The beautiful pink shades of the Hyacinth Orchids, Dipodium roseum, are still brightening up the bush in many areas. The Horned Orchids, Othoceras strictum, have fertilised with the swollen ovaries indicating the presence of many seeds.
Early in April our Monday morning weeders had a working bee in the Great Otway National Park opposite Guvvo’s (west of Anglesea). The day before the working bee I did a walk through the park looking for environmental weeds that we could target.
We all know and love our local red Correa which is flowering now with its long red tubular flowers with curly greenish tips. But do we really know the correct name of the plant we are seeing?
The March birdwalk was held in perfect weather at the wonderful bird sanctuary at Clarkesdale, managed by the delightful and dedicated Emily Noble.
‘In quest of Small Milkwort Comesperma polygaloides’.
It was obvious that our Angair members were keen to renew activities for the year with a group of 20 joining us for the Nature Ramble on 14 February .
At this month’s visit to Rhonda Bunbury’s lovely property, which we had not visited for over two years, we were pleased to welcome five new members to the bird group.
After the abundance of bird watching in spring, the harshness of summer can often be challenging. There are, however, great bird watching opportunities for those that are prepared for careful observation.
As December 2021 came towards its end there was still a lot of activity in the orchid world in the Anglesea district.
We were scheduled to walk along a track close to Woodlands Track off Forest Rd but received reports of a proliferation of Small Grass-tree, Xanthorrhoea minor subsp. lutea, spikes on Tanners Track opposite Cecil Track.
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee
Thu 9:30am - 10:30am
Angair Nature Ramble for young families
Tue 9:30am - 11:00am
FEO weeding
Fri 9:30am - 12:00pm
FEO: Weeding with Mackillop College
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
Angair membership gives you access to a range of great activities and benefits. Learn more about all these benefits as well as how to sign up and renew.
There are a number of wonderful local Friends Groups that provide Angair members and the community with opportunities for involvement.