Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

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frank_in_oz

Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 8:53 am

We finished off a recent walk at Cradle Mountain Lodge and were very surprised to see a family of Tassie Devils living under the Lodge.
On the one sunny morning we had, this little fella decided to take in the warmth. He/she was very "relaxed and comfortable" chilling near the door to reception.

The staff told us there were 4 young ones in the litter. Last year there were 3 and they just headed off into the bush at some point.

We felt this was a very unique opportunity to see some very healthy devils although very wierd in the context.

Just enjoying the sun
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Some size perspective
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The classic Devil pose
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Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 9:25 am

frank_in_oz wrote:We finished off a recent walk at Cradle Mountain Lodge and were very surprised to see a family of Tassie Devils living under the Lodge.
On the one sunny morning we had, this little fella decided to take in the warmth. He/she was very "relaxed and comfortable" chilling near the door to reception.

Hi Frank, the first and last photo are not displaying for me.

I've always wanted to see devils in the wild, I guess this would be the next best thing :).
frank_in_oz

Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 9:45 am

Thanks John,
They worked for me in "preview" TWICE and then they didn't in live ... I have changed their size (they are hosted on Picassa) and seem to have reappeared.
Let me know if still issues.

It WAS WIERD seeing them there, my impression was they are generally nocturnal AND shy. They loved getting out at night and "exploring" around the lodge - scavenging mother I assume.

Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 4:15 pm

Oh man- two times I've staked out those dang devils, and haven't got anything more tha a blurry devil butt as it scampered down the den. I'll have to go back....

Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 4:17 pm

johnw wrote:I've always wanted to see devils in the wild, I guess this would be the next best thing :).


I saw my first one, other than the family in this picture, last week at Stoodly, about 5km from Sheffield. They scamper!
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Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Tue 16 Dec, 2008 5:57 pm

Very interesting photos and information. Thanks for the post.
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Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Wed 17 Dec, 2008 10:05 am

I love that top picture, talk about relaxed!
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Re: Tassie Devil - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Sat 20 Dec, 2008 9:33 pm

Love the photos Frank. Any shots of the wet weather or snow?? Steve C
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