A dish of water provided for dogs by the popular pop up coffee shop at the Magnetic Island ferry terminal is much appreciated by several strolling plovers which have become tourist attractions. The birds are often photographed by overseas backpackers who spot them when they step off a ferry , two German girls recently seen snapping the posing birds . An island dog who regularly drinks from the dish is called Nora ; she howls if left home alone or is not taken on the regular walk to the coffee shop . It is not uncommon for a stray Koala to turn up in the parking area . And just today a python was seen on the move in shrubbery near the French restaurant, Le Paradis.
