Wildflowers are abundant. There are so many plants flowering right now it is difficult to write about only a few.
Orchids interest many people. Lots of varieties are flowering. The large Waxlip orchids are in huge numbers. You may also see lots of the much smaller but equally as attractive Blue Caladenias, and Pink Fingers. There are also plenty of yellow speckled Leopard orchids. We have seen Green Comb Spider orchids for the first time this year, in the areas we regularly visit. The beautiful and uncommon Northern Golden Moth orchids are also flowering. Greenhood orchids have almost finished.
The Friends of Kooyoora Wildflower Show was once again a wonderful event, full of examples of our local wildflowers and information about them. The huge display of wildflower specimens were collected with a special permit from Department of Sustainability and Environment. This is the best opportunity for the visitor, and locals to view such a comprehensive and locally relevant display.
This year, the spring wildflowers are certainly exhibiting a dazzling array of colours. Orchids that are pale pink, purple, green, yellow or white, pea bushes with flowers of yellow, red and orange, and even a variety with cream and brown flowers are in bloom. The bright yellow bulbine lilies are highly visible now, and soon the purple chocolate lilies will also be on show.
The construction of a bird’s nest is a marvel of nature. White winged choughs build mud nests. We have observed one being built from scratch this month. It took only a week from the foundation layer to the birds sitting on the nest.
The pleasant spring weather is an ideal time to admire and appreciate the colours of nature found in the spring wildflower display. A walk in the bush almost anywhere this month will reward you with a great display.
Wedderburn Conservation Management Network “Observers”
Attached photo: Green Comb Spider Orchid
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