1 Heath or Rosenberg's Monitor at Campbell, ACT
Identification history
| Varanus rosenbergi | 24 Apr 2022 | DonFletcher | ||
| Varanus sp. (genus) | 24 Apr 2022 | DonFletcher | ||
| Varanus sp. (genus) | 10 Apr 2022 | WalterEgo |
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Nearly stepped on this Goanna while on a run. Followed it back to a bolt hole on the side of the track. Photos of bolt hole taken at a later date
4 comments
BrianLR
wrote:
24 Apr 2022
see sighting 4350088 for a rosy (possibly same animal?) using this rock shelter.
DonFletcher
wrote:
24 Apr 2022
Hi BrianHerps, that is impressive memory, and I'm sure you're right that it is the same burrow. More than one individual can use the same burrow, especially over a time interval that long, and pairs share burrows at mating time. Also there can be some mixing of species. I have seen rabbits Bluetongues and Rosenbergs entering the same wombat burrow, but they may have separate side burrows underground.
Hi WalterEgo, Well done for posting this. From memory I think you know this species, and the only alternatives do not enter burrows all that readily and this is a burrow previously used by the species, so I am happy to confirm it in spite of not detecting 'this goanna' (or any goanna) in any of the pics. Would you mind correcting the coordinates please as the existing ones are in a treeless paddock beside Majura Hwy.)
Hi WalterEgo, Well done for posting this. From memory I think you know this species, and the only alternatives do not enter burrows all that readily and this is a burrow previously used by the species, so I am happy to confirm it in spite of not detecting 'this goanna' (or any goanna) in any of the pics. Would you mind correcting the coordinates please as the existing ones are in a treeless paddock beside Majura Hwy.)
DonFletcher
wrote:
24 Apr 2022
At this time of year RGs are choosing their winter burrow. This one seems to be in a location that has much more shade than any other winter burrow I have seen but it might be interesting to check out whether it is still being used in late May by looking at track marks at the entrance. It seems that RGs have a 3 months winter with no emergence, plus a 6-week 'shoulder season' either end when they emerge every 2-5 days to bask for a couple of hours. So even without any equipment, such as tracking gear or wildlife cameras, you can still detect their use of the burrow during the shoulder season by looking for tracks.
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- Maps Mount Ainslie
- Places Campbell, ACT
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- Varanus rosenbergi Scientific name
- Heath or Rosenberg's Monitor Common name
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