AFTER THE FIRES – THE SECOND SPRING

It is really interesting to observe the constant changes. This spring is so different to last year. Last year we had the mass blooming of red beak orchids and sundews. Not one red beak this year. But so many other orchids everywhere. Errol has promised me a report in the next newsletter.
Also spectacular this year are carpets of running postman (Kennedia prostrata), goodenias and creamy candles (Stackhousia monogyna) and daisies of all kinds.
Then there are the plants that look so much like weeds but weren’t. Notably incense bush (Calomeria amaranthoides) in damp areas and two senecios in drier areas.

So all you photographers entranced by the early regrowth, don’t put away your cameras. Recovery is a long term business and records will be both interesting and useful.
Also there are so many more bird calls. I hope some one is doing bird counts.