WILDLINGS

Recently landed: Wildlings

From the bright mid morning light, in which they hang with grapes, like an extension of a bunch, to the low light of evening, that makes their chestnut mantles glow, there is a lovely energy in the outdoor enclosure. Recently, it was Otto, Marigold, and Bell’s turn to head to crèche at Bat Rescue Bayside, in our busiest season yet.

Continuing reading on Marginalia.

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16th of February, 2024

Henrietta, as she falls back into her nesting box after munching on a purple-flowering Melaleuca, without context could look like she is waving to her fans or calling out ‘later’ to her friends. Normally, the four ringtail joeys sleep in a twirl in the one nesting box, but yesterday, being hot, she split from the group for a late-afternoon-rolls-into-early-evening snooze. (Don’t worry, she’s back with Ernestine, Beryl, and Bernice now.)

The ringtail fall back into the box in a contented pre-coma snooze is one of the most endearing things to witness. As is a bouquet of pups.