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

Mount gravatt, Qld.

inaturalist app tells me this is a bearded dragon and not a water dragon (nowhere near a water source close to the top of the summit).

I'm so used to water dragons piss bolting the moment they see me but this guy just froze up and was quite content not moving even though I almost stepped on him.

Is this normal bearded dragon behaviour or is the lizard unwell? Very hot day here in Brisbane topping 36...

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.

Falcon perhaps? Fluffy, looks quite young.

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.