What's in the Bag?

[Sandra]

That's what I was wondering when I noticed a strange bulge in a beach bag hanging under the rafters,
I reached up and carefully lifted it down. Curled up inside were two baby ringtailed possums.
I grabbed the XZ2 and snapped a few shots.

I rang Animal Rescue in case they were too young to survive on their own, then had them checked out at the local vet.
They leapt out of the bag and were declared fit and healthy. I released them amongst the trees in the park close by.

[brian1208]

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You need a "Cute Warning" for these shots Sandra

I love the whiskers on the first one and what an appealing little face

[Olybirder]

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I imagine you peered into the bag with considerable trepidation Sandra but what a delightful surprise! Two very cute little creatures well captured.

Ron

[ringneck]

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WOW ...brilliant find and superbly captured shots...love em...
Keith

[Ulfric M Douglas]

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So when you see "lost : Binky & dinky" posters on all the local lampposts & shopwindows ... turn yerself in!

[flyingvic]

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Sorry - but I can't now read the word 'possum' without 'hearing' it spoken by Dame Edna . . .

[Floribunda]

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One of my favourite little creatures Sandra. We have several resident ones in the yard including one in the bird box put up for the parrots.
I had one for ages as a pet when I was a child. That probably would be frowned upon now. It went on a binge one night and destroyed Mum's pot plants, so was returned to the wild.
The basket must have been a cosy home!

[Imageryone]

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What a lucky find, they are so attractive. Bet you were glad it wasn't a wasp nest

[banjukes]

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"what big eyes you've got"!! Very cute.

[Sandra]

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One of my favourite little creatures Sandra. We have several resident ones in the yard including one in the bird box put up for the parrots.
I had one for ages as a pet when I was a child. That probably would be frowned upon now. It went on a binge one night and destroyed Mum's pot plants, so was returned to the wild.
The basket must have been a cosy home!

These little critters may have wanted to make this a permenant home.The Vet's assistant took them to be examined and freaked out when they jumped from the bag, all I could hear were screams and then laughter from the rest of the staff. She delivered them back to me in two seperate cages, saying they were fit and well but much too dangerous to be carried in the basket! They were not impressed being caged for the short journey back. I will contact you when I am closer to SA.

[Sandra]

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You need a "Cute Warning" for these shots Sandra

I love the whiskers on the first one and what an appealing little face

I imagine you peered into the bag with considerable trepidation Sandra but what a delightful surprise! Two very cute little creatures well captured.

Ron

WOW ...brilliant find and superbly captured shots...love em...
Keith

So when you see "lost : Binky & dinky" posters on all the local lampposts & shopwindows ... turn yerself in!

Sorry - but I can't now read the word 'possum' without 'hearing' it spoken by Dame Edna . . .

What a lucky find, they are so attractive. Bet you were glad it wasn't a wasp nest

"what big eyes you've got"!! Very cute.

Thank you all for your comments, I will now walk around for the rest of the day with a smile on my face.

[Guest]

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Beautifully shot and processed, Sandra - I wish I had taken them ...

[Wee man]

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Lucky them to have picked your place to doss down, glad all well with them beautiful looking little animals, well shown in your photographs.

[Chevvyf1]

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ooo so very cute

[pdk42]

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Beautiful shots. Thanks for posting and relating the story.