Prom Coast Ecolink
27 Sept 2025
A fantastic, early-morning gathering to see if we could spot Platypus in the Franklin River (spoiler alert – we did!)
A huge thanks to those who joined us to prowl for platypus along the Franklin River in Toora North in recognition of World Rivers Day.
We are celebrating World Rivers Day by surveying platypus populations in our patch as a part of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Platy-Project.
The purpose of the Platy-Project is to map platypus sightings while having a great time in nature. We will make an important, citizen science contribution to platypus protection whether we’re lucky enough to spot one or not. However in this instance, we are pleased to say multiple platypus were spotted! Thanks to PCEL member and photographer Heath Warwick, who was able to capture a research-grade photo to contribute to Platy-Project.
What’s better than seeing a platypus in the wild? Sharing the experience with like-minded company of course (followed coffee at The Windmill Cafe in Toora afterwards!)
A little more info on Platypus:
Platypus are unlike any other animal found on earth. In our Prom Coast region, we have creeks and water ways where platypus have been spotted within the last 5 years. You can see them here: www.platy-project.acf.org.au
Due to habitat destruction, bushfires, drought and pollution this Aussie icon is threatened with extinction. By mapping where platypuses live, we can track – and hopefully prevent – declines in their numbers
See you next year for the last year of the Platy-Project
