Nelson is home to an astonishing number of waterbird species – 95 according to the 2017 Ramsar site Ecological Character Description. This was one of the reasons the site was nominated for Ramsar status. Some birds are easily identified, like the Black Swan or the fancy looking one at number 8 in the picture gallery... Continue Reading →
The featured image is an Angled Lobelia (Lobelia anceps). Hyacinth Orchid (Dipodium roseum). This Orchid has no leaves and is saprophytic, ie. living off dead and decaying organic matter. Another shot of the Dipodium. Another of the Lobelia anceps. Grass Trigger-plant (Stylidium graminifolium). It is called a Trigger-plant because of its sensitive pollen release mechanism.... Continue Reading →
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