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A tiny striped visitor spotted at the Wynnum club, plus three more from Wynnum

Also from Wynnum today: Mushrooms appear across the Wynnum croquet lawns · Determined plovers navigate the wet lawns at Wynnum · Heavy rain delays Tuesday croquet at Wynnum.

2 min read18 May 2026
A tiny striped visitor spotted at the Wynnum club, plus three more from Wynnum

A tiny striped visitor was sitting in the water. Now the question... is it a toad or a striped Frog? If its a frog, it's a very welcome guest. if it's a toad not so much.


Mushrooms appear across the Wynnum croquet lawns

Mushrooms appear across the Wynnum croquet lawns

Mushrooms are popping up everywhere like tiny umbrellas thrown down by the weather gods.


Determined plovers navigate the wet lawns at Wynnum

Determined plovers navigate the wet lawns at Wynnum

Our determined plovers remain unfazed tiptoeing through the water in search of a quick snack.


Heavy rain delays Tuesday croquet at Wynnum

Heavy rain delays Tuesday croquet at Wynnum

Monday has arrived carrying yet another bucket full of rain with another 50-55mm expected. Tuesday croquet is looking as likely as a flamingo playing lawn bowls!

The puddles on the lawns have grown into small insland seas.

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