5 November, 2016
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How lush is the countryside this Spring! Yes, there are millions of mozzies, but there are also many butterflies everywhere too! Spotted these Caper White Butterflies decorating a cypress tree on the property. These butterflies are usually associated with native caper … Continue reading
25 September, 2016
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Sprinter is here for sure — and what a wet one!! For very belated newsletter click here: NL- September 2016 And here are some pictures from the granite outcrop taken today. Many more than usual thanks to the rainfall!
17 April, 2016
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The tiny orchid I found is known as ‘Parson’s Bands’ after the prominent petals which look like a parson’s collar. Latin name is Eriochilus cucullatus. Flowers are pollinated by native bees — I have seen blue banded bees enjoying the flowering … Continue reading
21 September, 2015
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Landcare members have been out and about this Spring. Last week, a group walked through the historical Lockwood Cemetery where they spotted some lovely Greenhood orchids. This weekend, about 10 Landcare members walked Karen and Tony’s covenanted property in Shelbourne. … Continue reading
13 September, 2015
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Today is warm and sunny — a good chance to welcome Spring. Reptiles are definitely coming out of hibernation. We saw two sleepy (but ready for a fight) stumpy tails today. For weeks we have been watching the lilies. The … Continue reading
9 March, 2015
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While we have been glad to have a cooler summer with fewer fires, our land is in desperate need of a drink — dry and brown all around us. Still plenty of life around. Everlasting daises abound at our place … Continue reading
10 October, 2014
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Local gardens in bloom Landcare members love their gardens as well as their forests. Pam sent in these photos of tea tree blossoms and red poker Hakeas from her garden. With gorgeous plants like these, an open garden day in … Continue reading
7 October, 2014
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Landcare members wander amongst the flowers This weekend, about ten of us walked around Karen and Tony’s covenanted property to see what is in bloom, say hello to the wallaby and generally enjoy being in nature. Among the flowers we … Continue reading
8 September, 2014
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Very delicious liliacea! Liliacea tubers provided Kooris with an important and delicious food source. I have been waiting for the first Chocolate-lilies to appear, since their leaves have been shooting for some time. Today I found some flowering on the hill: These … Continue reading
6 September, 2014
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Golden beauties Each day is different at this time of year. Walking the property yesterday I came across first one, and then a cluster of beautiful and delicate yellow orchids. At first glance, I thought they were Golden Moths but … Continue reading