Unfortunately, road kill is a big problem in Tasmania and most people don’t drive after the sun goes down because of all the animals on the road. But on the plus side, there’s a great network of foster parents throughout Tasmania who will take in rescued baby marsupials. When a wallaby or possum or some other marsupial gets hit, it is advisable to always check the pouch. You never know what you might find inside. In this case, a baby brushtail possum was rescued and was being cared for by a concerned citizen in Coles Bay on the east coast. The goal is to eventually release the little guy back into the wild. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/640th of a second
What a beautiful little guy! I just love his soft pink nose. Thank goodness there are those folks who stand tall when they stoop to help a young defenseless babe such as you so nicely captured in this image, Sean.
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Unfortunately, road kill is a big problem in Tasmania and most people don’t drive after the sun goes down because of all the animals on the road. But on the plus side, there’s a great network of foster parents throughout Tasmania who will take in rescued baby marsupials. When a wallaby or possum or some other marsupial gets hit, it is advisable to always check the pouch. You never know what you might find inside. In this case, a baby brushtail possum was rescued and was being cared for by a concerned citizen in Coles Bay on the east coast. The goal is to eventually release the little guy back into the wild.
What a beautiful little guy! I just love his soft pink nose. Thank goodness there are those folks who stand tall when they stoop to help a young defenseless babe such as you so nicely captured in this image, Sean.
What innocents & tenderness this photo captured comfort to know there are many still willing to protect our wildlife
Aunt Sue
Always love to see what animals see by the reflection captured in their eyes. Great shot!
—– Tender forest face
—– Yes yearns for pouch security
—– Angst marsupial .