Today we went to Enoggera Reservoir, on a whim. It’s a 25min drive away and we have never been there. It turns out there is a lovely walking track along the reservoir. Pretty much the first thing we saw was this enormous lace monitor. From nose to the tip of its tail it was about the same length as my height.

A magpie was suspecting the big lizard had designs on its eggs. Which it probably did. Brave bird:1, Lace Monitor: 0.

Further along the track, an unusual number of cormorants all sitting together companionably.

Then, to cap it off, a little lace monitor. About half the size of the first one.

It was a privilege to see these wild animals.