| Illawong, QLD |
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| Illawong fauna sanctuary is one of those places where you can get close to some of the animals and birds. Most are friendly but there are a couple of birds who seem to have a taste for nibbling fingers and the crocodiles may have rather larger appetites! |
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| The (very small) Red Browed Firetail Finch (Aegintha Temporalis). It’s a visitor to the sanctuary rather than a resident, but they are all over the place if you keep your eyes open. Common along the east coast of Australia | |||
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| This peacock was happy to leave his mate and to come and greet visitors to the sanctuary | |||
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| A little food and the residents come flocking | A Friendly critter | Tree nesting ducks | Pointing the way |
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| The famous (or infamous) Galah | Mind your fingers | ||
| Please note |
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| It was reported in the local paper (Mackay Daily Mercury) on December 14th 2007 that the Illawong sanctuary will close on Jan 28th 2008 due to the retirement of the owner(s). The residents are all being rehomed. |
| Update: According to the website for Illawong fauna sanctuary, it will reopen after easter 2009 with new owners. |
