Spring has sprung – Waratah edition
It’s Waratah season! Our state’s floral emblem only blooms for about four to six weeks, September through to October, so the time to see them is limited. But that’s probably what makes them special, right?
So, how to see these beauties. Well, it’s a matter of just getting out and walking. Head to the Royal National Park or around sandstone outcrops and areas of the bush with sandy soil. It’s a very magical experience rounding a corner to see a towering plant with a vibrant red flower amongst the often muted greys and greens of the Australian bush. And when you find one, take a photo only and consider not pinpointing the location. We want these flowers to seed and continue blooming for those four to six weeks, for many years to come.
Green and gold everywhere!
The acacias and silvereyes combined in a rather patriotic display of green and gold, down at Woonona beach this week. These birds always fly in, in small chattering flocks, nibbling at the insects taking advantage of the flowering acacia. I absolutely love this time of year. What are you seeing in your neck of the woods? Let us know.
What’s on
FREE Thursday, 15 September: Nature Talks in the Library: Coastal Ecosystems – Between the Land and the Sea
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