Some animal observations

This bell is home to four micro bats, possibly bent wing bats. They took up residence in the past week or so, their occupation betrayed by the droppings that had accumulated on the railing and decking below them. Initially we thought rodents but then when we carefully peered inside the bell, we saw the four little faces of the bats.  Occasionally they have a bit of an argument just as they leave the bell for their nocturnal hunting.
We have also had a pair of whip-birds resident along the southern side of the house where the hydrangeas grow. Both birds are often visible sitting along the railing outside my office or even peering at their reflection in the sliding glass door of our bedroom.  It's lovely to see these birds so close to the house.
I was stung by a bunch of paper wasps as I mowed under the calistemon from which their nest dangled, yesterday. Enough said.
And Steve saw a python behind the shed yesterday as well.