Acacia ulicifolia

Prickly Moses at Watson, ACT

Acacia ulicifolia at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024
Acacia ulicifolia at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024
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Acacia ulicifolia 30 Jul 2024 waltraud

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Along drainage line and growing surprisingly well in the shade of other planted shrubs and deep soils which must have been quite wet during the past LaNina events. Planted as part of the local native shrubbery to replace African boxthorn, firethorn, hawthorn, and Sweet Briar that Friends of Mt Majura (FoMM) removed from the area in an attempt to provide habitat to the little woodland birds in the area. The nature reserve east of the residential estate The Fair was the last refuge of little woodland birds on Mts Ainslie Majura's west slope. Dogs, new to the area, and many off lead and a Noisy Miner invasion led to a crash of the woodland birds, both the diversity and frequency. The impact of dogs on bird species is known (fear factor) as well as the impact of the urban dweller Noisy Miner (listed a "Threatening process" under Federal legislation). It took less than 10 years since the first residents moved into The Fair for a crash of the woodland birds to approximately 30% or less of the original populations. FoMM did all the right things as we know from the numerous nests in the first years.

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Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Watson, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by HappyWanderer
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Watson, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by HappyWanderer
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Watson, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by HappyWanderer
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Watson, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by Venture
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by Venture
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at The Fair, Watson - 23 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 23 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 23 May 2024 by waltraud
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Mount Majura - 31 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Mount Majura - 28 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at The Fair, Watson - 28 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Mount Majura - 28 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Poa sieberiana var. sieberiana (Snowgrass) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Mount Majura - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Mount Majura - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Fraxinus angustifolia (Desert Ash) at Mount Majura - 25 Feb 2024 by MAX
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Mount Majura - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 25 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at The Fair, Watson - 21 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Mount Majura - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 15 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 11 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 11 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Mount Majura - 11 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 11 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Mount Majura - 7 Feb 2024 by MAX
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Mount Majura - 2 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at The Fair, Watson - 31 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Mount Majura - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Eucalyptus aggregata (Black Gum) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Aug 2023 by waltraud

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