Thank you PC,
   I would love to see a Platypus.  I don’t think they will show up in my canal anytime soon:)  Maybe you can find out their habits, then Camo up and bring a comfy chair:)  It is unusual for Beavers to allow this kind of regular approach too, but I guess they have grown accustomed to the people.  As long as everyone remains civil, I hope they stay.