by admin | Dec 1, 2013 | News
Earlier this year the main lake had some of the Persicaria and Typha removed from its margins. This opened up the muddy edges – just what wading birds need. And just like in the movie, A Field of Dreams, if you build it they will come. The Black-fronted Dotterel...
by admin | Oct 27, 2013 | News
The European Honeybee, Apis mellifera, was introduced into Australia soon after Europeans arrived. It is now found across much of Australia. The bee was introduced to produce honey and pollinate crops. When bees swarm and leave their managed hives they become feral...
by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | News
The Eurasian Coot is a common bird seen on almost every lake. Its plump, black body with white bill and frontal shield make it immediately identifiable. These birds are active during the day and are almost entirely vegetarian. They can breed throughout the year, but...
by admin | Sep 20, 2013 | News
Late September and October is the time of year when the pink gladioli, Gladiolus caryophyllaceus, is flowering. While it looks pretty, don’t be fooled – this is one of our weeds. Originating in South Africa, the pink gladiolus was introduced to Australia...
by admin | Sep 7, 2013 | News
It is about this time of year that oblong turtles, Chelodina oblonga, start to be seen on land. There is nothing wrong with this, they do it every year. The females will be out looking for a nesting site in which to lay their eggs. And last year’s eggs will be...
