Thirteen ANGAIR members were joined by seven young Green Army recruits for a gentle stroll along the Aireys Inlet Clifftop Track.
Recent low rainfall and some early summery weather meant that many of the species usually recorded there were either stunted or had been scorched.
Sea-boxes (Alyxia buxifolia) were beginning to flower:
Lookouts along the trail allowed good views of the Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary rockpools below:
The feathery fruit of the Small-leaved Clematis (Clematis microphylla) were a highlight.
Small-leaved Clematis
We returned via the Allen Noble Sanctuary where several summer flowering species were seen around the water’s edge, and Eurasian Coots, Pacific Black Ducks and Purple Swamphens made an appearance too.
Running Marsh-flower (Ornduffia reniformis
Mud Dock (Rumex bidens)
Photography: Ellinor Campbell & Ros Gibson
Events Calendar
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee
Tue 9:30am - 11:00am
FEO weeding
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
FEO 5 Mile track walk
Ten ways to get involved
There are lots of different ways that you can get involved in protecting habitats, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the natural beauty of the area around Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Learn more
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