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Sighting 4248627

Wallabia bicolor

Swamp Wallaby at Wamboin, NSW

Wallabia bicolor at Wamboin, NSW - 9 Jan 2020 10:57 PM
Wallabia bicolor at Wamboin, NSW - 9 Jan 2020 10:57 PM
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Wallabia bicolor Shell.S. 22 Jan 2020
Wallabia bicolor natureguy 22 Jan 2020

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Shell.S.
   23 Jan 2020
Hi natureguy
Thank you for your submission.
Were you able to observe the eyes clearly, and if so did they look normal and clear? In the photo the right one looks little cloudy, however I have found its not uncommon for the light to reflect off Swamp Wallaby eyes in this manner, making them appear somewhat cloudy.
Many thanks, Shell
natureguy
   23 Jan 2020
Hi Shell, we have a resident pair of Swampies and they are relatively tame, allowing you within about 5 metres. Both of them seem to have both normal eyes. This image is probably just a reflection off the eye.

Thanks for inquiring, Luke.
Shell.S.
   23 Jan 2020
Many thanks Luke, that's great. The reflection seems particularly common in Swampies, I don't it as commonly in other macropods. If you do happen to encounter any Swampies with actual cloudy eyes, I would to hear from you again! Many thanks, Shell

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  • 9 Jan 2020 10:57 PM Recorded on
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