The photo is of fungi in the genus Anthracobia. Could be Charcoal Eyelash (Anthracobia melaloma). They are really small - you can see by comparison with the grains of sand around them. The picture was taken with a very cheap and cheerful USB digital microscope that cost under $30. You can also use a loupe... Continue Reading →
We had left it a bit late in the season and the day was pretty warm, but we did find orchids and some other plants we faved as well. Lyn J: “Favourite flower? The slender blue orchid. It was lovely to see several of these and to see the blooms open due to the warm... Continue Reading →
There is currently one planned Windfarm project in close proximity to Nelson’s Lower Glenelg NP/Discovery Bay Ramsar site. Nelson Coastcare is concerned that many people who have an interest in our area’s environment are still unaware of this project. Nelson Coastcare will oppose windfarm projects that cannot show that they do no harm to the... Continue Reading →
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