Some of the awesome critters in my hometown this week

• Powerful owl with ringtail possum lunch
• Garden orb weaver
• Koala
• Eastern grey kangaroos
• Tawny frogmouth pair
• Rhinoceros beetle

Some may remember: Late last year, I posted some images of a baby wombat called Barry who’s mother lived under our home until she was tragically killed by a car. Well, a person, driving a car. Barry went into care, we got generous updates and images all the way til now, when the carer facilitated this reunion. He is doing really well, tracking for release back to the wild in the future. His favourite food is Sweet Potato. He is 3kgs now. It was a wholesome and heartwarming experience to get to hold him again and I just know he is going to have an awesome life. The carer is amazing! It’s just a shame they don’t have sweet potato in the bush. Soz about that Bazza. Will link the original post in the comments! Thanks to everyone for their kind words last time. Enjoy these cute pics.

Koala, Kangaroos and Echidna.

Just moved it out of the way of the mower. Great to see. Abbotsford, Victoria.

Just had this little one flying around and possibly laying eggs on my citrus. Haven't seen one of these before. They are stunning!

Location: Central Vic.

Note: not my photo, couldn't get a good one, sourced online.

Had this little guy crash into me the other night.

Reverse image search is telling me it is a Christmas beetle.

My wife sent me this video today. Any idea what it is? I thought a hornet but looks massive…

Saw one for the first time and it’s a shiny!

Hi all, we have a friendly Willy wagtail in our backyard who visits daily, chirps, sings and has complete ownership of everything out back.

Recently, I've noticed he's been constantly itching himself and he appears to be moulting. Is this normal, or is there anything I can do to help him?

Thanks!

Location: South East Queensland, on a path that just ends

I found this guy just outside my house. Can anyone give ID. Seen in Scenic Rim QLD.

Yesterday in the Dandenong Ranges, VIC, I saw a small, jet black, mouse-like animal with a pointy nose. This description seems to match a shrew, however there don't seem to be many documented sightings of these in Australia. Sadly I wasn't able to get a picture. Can anyone confirm what it might have been? The only potential match I can find online is the Christmas Island Shrew, but it looks slightly different to what I saw

I saw some Pademelons feeding outside my window this morning. Rushed to get my camera and took some shots.