December 14, 2006
Other Surprise Island critters
Hermit crabs of all shapes and sizes were common throughout the island. The larger ones often came out at night and finished the leftovers from dinner.
The ghost crabs were pretty skittish and hard to photograph, burrowing into wet sand at the slightest threat.
This attractive green crab was often seen in the rockier parts of the shore - anyone know what it is?
At high tide moray eels were often seen lurking in the shallows.
We laid insect traps around the island, catching some large crickets, a few unfortunate skinks and this enormous vivid green caterpillar.
This attractive fungus was common in the understory, and had the appearance of sliced carrots.
