Wildlife watching Most of Australia's mammals are nocturnal and difficult to see, but around Cynthia Bay you are likely to meet two species of wallaby. These are the Bennetts or red-necked wallaby, and the smaller, more timid Tasmanian pademelon. Occasionally wombats and quolls can be seen after dark. Echidnas are most frequently seen from spring through to autumn in light bushland, often near tracks. Their presence is often indicated by freshly scratched earth.
Platypuses are harder to find.
They are quite sensitive to noise, but can sometimes be seen in the lake feeding around the shoreline. Cynthia Bay sits on the boundary between dry and wet sclerophyll forests, two habitats that are home to a wide variety of birds. This page produced by the Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment . Information and graphics are copyright 1999 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania. You are directed to a disclaimer notice governing the information provided.