Hello All,

Earlier this month my adult daughter Anna and I spent a fortnight in the
spectacular and awesome vastness of the World Heritage listed South West
wilderness area of Tasmania at Birches Inlet.

There were a range of mammals to be enjoyed. One one morning we had some
wonderful views of an EASTERN QUOLL, and had several clear views of
BROAD-TOOTHED RATS, and some passing sightings of TASMANIAN DEVIL & COMMON
WOMBAT. The SWAMP ANTECHINUS is found in this area, and I searched with
spotlight several nights looking for one, but was not successful. I had been
successful earlier in the year in finding two DUSKY ANTECHINUS leaping and
running along a walking track, also early one morning, in the Narawntapu
(Abestos Range) National Park in Nth Tasmania. Here, I looked unsuccessfully
for the WHITE-FOOTED DUNNART. Some were released along a creek to assist the
local breeding population and numbers. I also tried to track down a SWAMP
RAT at Birches Inlet, but was not successful. With all the insects to be
found here, I thought we would encounter some bats, but I did not see one.

I am hoping to do some camping in the North-East in January, and will be on
the lookout for the New Holland Mouse, which is report in the area - will
also keep my eye out for the WHITE-FOOTED DUNNART too. There are a nice
range of mammals to be found in this area. An old farmer I know up this way
is certain he and a mate saw about twenty years ago a THYLACINE in this
area - so I will keep him in mind and let you know if I see one.

Regards,

Chris Coleborn