Archivos de diario de julio 2024

03 de julio de 2024

Missing Lizards


Here is a list of lizards not yet observed on iNat in the Clarence Valley LGA, but are either recorded elsewhere, are in range or there are anecdotal records of them locally (unverifiable).

If you have any field notes or anecdotes to add, let me know in the comments and I’ll add them in. 


Species Local Notes
Acritoscincus platynotus Record on eastern slopes of the Great divide around Nymboida
Ammalosia jacovae/lesueurii Anecdotal sightings in dry country around the Clarence
Amphibolurus muricatus Mostly old records in the Clarence
Anomalopus leuckartii 1886 records - probably inaccurate
Carlia tetradactyla Record from guy fawkes
Ctenotus eurydice Records near Nymboida - more likely at higher altitude
Delma tincta Three records, and a collected specimen
Diporiphora australis At Ross Wellingtons house south of Grafton, and through dry country
Diporiphora nobbi Plenty of old records
Egernia cunninghami Up in the granite
Egernia striolata Oldish records probably wrong
Eulamprus heatwolei Mt Hyland area
Eulamprus kosciuskoi Ebor, Hyland, Dorrigo
Eulamprus tympanum Records at Mt Hyland - most definitely misIDed
Harrisoniascincus zia Antarctic Beech forests
Lampropholis amicula Should be somewhat common, possible misIDed Lamps
Liopholis whitii Up around Washpool/Gib, might fall down the hill a bit
Morethia boulengeri Records through sandstone country south of Clarence....
Ophioscincus truncatus RF west and south of Nymboida
Pygopus lepidopodus Records through Yuraygir
Saltuarius wyberba On Granite - maybe sneaks into Clarence LGA
Saproscincus challengeri ALA Records in surrounding LGAs....Probable MisIDs
Saproscincus mustelinus Higher altitudes- Mt Hyland
Saproscincus oriarus Wet Heath
Saproscincus rosei Records in surrounding LGAs, RF towards Coffs.
Cyclodomorphus michaeli Supposed record near New England


Publicado el 03 de julio de 2024 por moocattle moocattle | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

25 de julio de 2024

Modifying right-angled lamps to sit between eyes

By Daniel McCawley

Original document found here


Having trouble spotting critters at night? Become an eyeshine god with this one simple trick: physics!


Recommended torches


Any right angled lamp will do the trick; unfortunately a lot of great products are now hard to get or have been discontinued.


Other decision factors:

  • I prefer 18650 based lamps due to their lower weight and smaller size.
  • 18650 batteries are generally more affordable in comparison to 21700:
  • Always check Ozbargain/whirlpool for legitimate batteries and good deals
  • Both 18650 and 21700 based lamps should last a night or few on a single battery if left at around 260lm
  • Warm or neutral lights (4500 - 5000k) are better for combatting eye strain 
  • Wurkkos lamp is definitely the best product for the price


Step by Step guide for headlamp modification    (e.g. Wurkkos HD20)

1- Make necessary snips of elastic head straps as above


2- Pull main head strap through adjustment buckle so you are left with three parts:
a. Main head strap
b. Lamp holder
c. Lamp

3- Pull Main head strap through the overhead strap loop as above, and feed strap through black buckle to tighten

4- Feed lamp through head lamp holder


5- Find a bit of cardboard and wedge it between lamp and holder as above so light points directly forward when seated on head.

6- When in use, seat light directly between your eyes, on the bridge of your nose.



Alternative modification By H. Hines

An alternate way of modifying the lamp is to get a piece of dowel (Or saw of an old broom handle), drill 4 holes into it, and secure the lamp with zip ties as shown below.

This modification allows the lamp to swivel up and down in the lamp holster and requires no cutting or rethreading of the original headlamp straps.



Happy Eyeshining!

Publicado el 25 de julio de 2024 por moocattle moocattle | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

Archivos