A spider of the genus Argiope. 
A Glossy Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami). This is a threatened species of parrot that can be distinguisched from other species by its large and uniquely-shaped bill.
A Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) on which I almost stepped. It was lying curled in the sun right behind a small rock on the track. I must say that I was a bit excited if not nervous.. even though Sutherland writes about this snake in his book 'Venomous Creatures of Australia' that no adult human has ever been reported dead from a bite of this snake and usually it avoids contact with human beings, it is an encounter of the special kind. It has a very potent venom and is known for being terretorial during mating season and it appeared that specimens have chased people off for tens of meters.
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