What’s Happening
Story of Pine Gully by Helen Ward (nee Trott)
28 November 2018
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Thinking of joining Friends of Pine Gully?
18 July 2021
Welcome!
Thank you for considering becoming a volunteer to help care for Pine Gully. The Friends have been restoring and maintaining this important area for nearly 5 years, and we hope you will enjoy contributing to these efforts. The site is important for the community more broadly and has many significant indigenous plants. Our group aims to create a relaxed and friendly working atmosphere. There are nevertheless some important things that new people should know so that our activities run safely and enjoyably.
Reptiles of Friends of Pine Gully
Shingleback lizard
This Shingleback lizard was sunning itself in the Cliff Face opposite our house about Two weeks ago.
The Shingleback lizard is a short-tailed, slow-moving species of blue-tongued skink native to Australia. These lizards have a heavily armoured body and can be found in various colours, ranging from dark brown to cream. They have a triangular head and a bright blue tongue. Their short, wide, stumpy tail resembles the head of these lizards and may confuse predators. This has led to the common name of "two-headed skink". The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter.
Let us know if you spotted any shingleback lizard or any other exiting creature, by sending us an email to