A Tiny Native Orchid


We have been trying to identify some of the small birds which hide in the undergrowth and treetops.   Among the methods we use is to sit in the bush listening for their calls.  Yesterday, while doing this, Richard spotted our first Autumn Native Orchid.   So far I have not been able to identify it precisely, … Continue reading A Tiny Native Orchid

Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia major)


In mid-October we had a few Waxlip Orchids flowering.  They seem to be solitary, just one here and there, but their beauty certainly captures my attention when I walk past one. I’m still a novice when it comes to native Australian wildflowers, so I rely heavily on references.  The one I am using to identify … Continue reading Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia major)