We live under the flight path of wildlife traveling between native forests in #CoastalNSW. At midsummer, these creatures are all very busy feeding on, pollinating, propagating (through excreting seeds), and regenerating not only the great native forests, but many private gardens.
Why not give your local native birds and wildlife a gift for #2024 by planning now to plant edible native flowers, shrubs and trees wherever you live. Or find a Bush Regeneration group to work with on local public lands.
Before long, #Biodiversity Value will become a measurable contribution to the value of both public and privately owned land, including yours. It’s the beautiful gift you give to yourself, your children’s children, our wildlife, and the planet.
Caterpillars for the Pseudosphinx Tetrio Hawk Moth. They are large, brightly coloured, and they hiss at you when approached. They're also somewhat toxic and have hairs that irritate the skin. But so cute!!
In caterpillar season, the entire frangipani tree is covered in them and you can hear them munching. They eat all the leaves off the tree, though it never seemed to be harmed by this.
Awhile back, I photographed a number of plumeria blossoms and created a Collection of these beautiful flowers with a metallic finish. This is an example in gold.
OC Red pink plumeria bloom
OC Aztec Gold (flic.kr)
First bloom of the season for this aztec gold plumeria.