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Australia 2006

About 500 images shot on a recent trip to the Sydney, NSW area. There is a little something for everyone. Yes, there are some snakes too :-) I got a bit tired of adding captions,identifying flora and fauna of all of the images. I'll finish them ...maybe. Email me with any questions, please use the image# if the question is about a specific photo.
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The golden orb weavers (Nephila) are one of the largest spiders found in Australia. The web is extremely strong. So strong that even small birds stick in the net. This is a Nephila edulis
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The golden orb weavers (Nephila) are one of the largest spiders found in Australia. The web is extremely strong. So strong that even small birds stick in the net. This is a Nephila edulis

  • More Wacky Emu's <br /> (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
  • More Wacky Emu's <br /> (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
  • These are the common garden spiders (Eriophora transmarina) that make that familiar vertical orb-web usually at face level. The web is usually renewed after a night's use and renewed the next evening. During the day the spiders remain in a hiding nearby. Males are the same size as females but with a slender abdomen., long legs and conspicuously clubbed palps
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Common garden spiders<br /> (Eriophora transmarina)
  • Golden Orb Weaver (Nephila edulis)
  • The golden orb weavers (Nephila) are one of the largest spiders found in Australia. The web is extremely strong. So strong that even small birds stick in the net. This is a Nephila edulis
  • Golden Orb Weaver (Nephila edulis)
  • The six spined, Christmas or jewel spider (Astracantha minax)
  • The six spined, Christmas or jewel spider (Astracantha minax)
  • The six spined, Christmas or jewel spider (Astracantha minax)
  • The Sydney Funnel-web Spider (Atrax robustus) <br /> A Fangs eye view of the business end of this beastie seen crossing the road in NP. Bites are dangerous and can cause serious illness or death. The venom appears to particularly affect primates (ie humans), whereas other mammals - such as cats and dogs - are relatively resistant. The one pictured, now resides at the Australian Reptile Park where it's milked for venom to be used in Antivenom production.
  • Stick Insect, These are yet unidentified <br /> If you know what they are email me.... <br /> Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW
  • Stick Insect, These are yet unidentified <br /> If you know what they are email me.... <br /> Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW
  • Stick Insect, These are yet unidentified <br /> If you know what they are email me....<br /> Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW
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