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a little while ago the family and i went for a walk around some trails in springbrook national park and i couldn't help but have a look in the creeks. I was trying to take pics of the big tadpoles when something caught my eye, the battery was about to die on the camera... And then i noticed something else! it was a spiny cray! I couldn't get good pics because of where he was and me not wanting to get wet but next time i go ill be more prepared!

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I found anouther on soon after this one too! It was amazing to see such a beautiful native crustacean in its natural habitat :love:

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Nice picture.

Good to see these wildlife are still around in our creeks and rivers.

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Very nice and good spotting, is that a dragonfly caddis I also spy on the rock in front of the cray?

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I have seen them a few times out of the water by the hiking trails usually after a heavy downpour. They are so blue. Sometimes when I stop for lunch by the creeks and dip my feet in the water to cool off, I could see little ones out and about.

Pack some lunch next time you are out there and have it by the creek. Sit and watch. I find it blissful.

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i had one from wentworth falls for a while, ill see if i can find a pic.

 

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