Short-beaked Echidna

Sharon Wormleaton

Short-beaked Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus. Found Australia wide. This one was photographed in south-west Western Australia.

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Short-beaked Echidna by Sharon Wormleaton
Short-beaked Echidna by Sharon Wormleaton
  • shotzbyjay

    shotzbyjay

    Fierce lookin little critter, ain’t it! Nice shot Sharon!

  • Sharon Wormleaton

    Sharon Wormleaton

    Thanks shotzbyjay. Don’t worry they aren’t too fierce. They usually bolt before you have a chance to get near them

  • Wildpix

    Wildpix

    Great Image Sharon!

  • Sharon Wormleaton

    Sharon Wormleaton

    Thanks David.

  • Carisma

    Carisma

    You caugth the EYE which is the most difficult! In africa they are nocturnal therefore difficult to spot, I presume it will be the same there – therefore an even more difficult shot to get!! Well done!

  • Sharon Wormleaton

    Sharon Wormleaton

    Thanks Carisma. In Australia echidnas will be active day or night depending on the temperature. This was taken on a cold day and this one was actually photographed around midday. I’ve been fortunate to have seen a lot of them. They are one of my favourite animals

  • Liz Spittall

    Liz Spittall

    Good shot, they are very shy where we live, you have to be very patient to get a head in the shot as they just burrow until they think it is all clear.

  • Sharon Wormleaton

    Sharon Wormleaton

    Thank you. I know what you mean. Most bury their heads or disappear but occasionally you get lucky

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