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Scotch thistle biocontrol! We were puzzled by the Scotch thistle biocontrol! We were puzzled by these perfectly hollowed out thistle plants along our creek. Turns out they are the work of Swampies (a.k.a. Australian Swamp Rat) selectively targetting the roots. These prolific diggers are important ecosystem engineers, incorporating nutrients, aerating soil and dispersing seeds and fungi. Now the little legends can add weed control to their CV! Swipe for pic of an adorable hero. RF
Burnoff at Sunset by Moonlight. When you know it Burnoff at Sunset by Moonlight. When you know it’s really winter in regional SA. CT
Who needs photoshop when a version of nature can p Who needs photoshop when a version of nature can provide the effects. CT
Out of this world Sour Dough! Oh & there were weed Out of this world Sour Dough! Oh & there were weeds! Thanks Paul for being a great host!
Red-bellied black trying to warm up on a 13 degree Red-bellied black trying to warm up on a 13 degree day in August (2021) near Ti Tree Creek.
Building a large sediment trap on Carripook Rd to Building a large sediment trap on Carripook Rd to protect the creek Nov 2021. A large pit was dug out with overflow outlet to Ti Tree Creek, then filled with rocks. The camber of the road was reversed to make it drain into this spot. Good job Alexandrina Council! TR #alexandrinacouncil
A couple of PHBG members admiring a lovely patch o A couple of PHBG members admiring a lovely patch of bushland on JBs land. 18 months ago this was a sea of Bluebell Creeper, but a couple of working bees and follow up care has transformed it into a beautifully diverse shrubland. For a flashback, check out our post from October https://www.instagram.com/p/CGwuetIJti2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The Pygmy possum boxes that were installed on our The Pygmy possum boxes that were installed on our properties a while back finally have a resident other than a huntsman spider ! I think its a yellow footed antechinus ? ND
Cap-tive Seeds! Dog Roses are a very persistant we Cap-tive Seeds! Dog Roses are a very persistant weed, with their seeds spread far and wide by birds and foxes. So whenever I see Rose that I didn't cut and swab I pick it's berries to hopefully ruin it's reproductive potential. DP. #dogrose #weedwarrior #bushcare
By an incredible stroke of luck we decided to chec By an incredible stroke of luck we decided to check the progress of some recently planted seedlings yesterday and saw these gorgeous big eyes staring up at us from the bottom of a (recycled) corflute tree guard! It was clear this beautiful owlet nightjar was trapped - its wings too big to open fully and fly out the top - a terrible unintended consequence of our guards. Thank goodness it was unharmed and flew off with vigour when we lifted the guard. A warning for anyone using smooth tree guards - perhaps propping them off the ground slightly could help avoid potential disaster. RF
Putting lessons from our seed collection workshop Putting lessons from our seed collection workshop into practice harvesting B. Marginata (Silver Banksia) seeds for planting and our Seed Bank project. Having caged a few dozen individual heads in November to keep the cockies at bay, the banksia were removed a couple of weeks ago and placed in a BBQ tray to conduct heat a little better and warm up in the Summer sun (again protected form the birds). The fascinating little pods open up to produce just two seeds each. Last year we had only one seeded head which did get eaten, this year heaps more. Labour intensive but what a haul! CT #australianbush #australianbushcare #conservation #australiannativeplants #australiannativeflora #australianbushflowers #australiannativeseeds #landcare #localnatives #revegetation #environment #localenvironment #bushcare #australianbirds #australianweed #australianconservation #southaustralianconservation #climateaction #australianclimate #fleurieupeninsula
The beautiful vista of the sun setting through the The beautiful vista of the sun setting through the dying gorse !! So grateful for the heritage agreement grant that made this possible. Just way too much for us to stay on top of without help. ND
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