03/07/2024
As the grandkids were disappointed with not finding any tadpoles on our last adventure, today we head east.
Orchid hunting will again play a secondary role for the day.
First stop for the day is our Neridup1 location as it fills up with water during winter.
No tadpoles found however the grandkids had fun in the water and also climbing the blue metal pile.
I did locate a Brittle snail orchid (Pterostylis timothyi) nearly fully formed. I took some pics for recording purposes. These orchids flower July through September over a range extending between Mt Lindesay and Mt Ragged.
The Banded greenhood (Pterostylis vittata) was also found. It flowers from April through September. Its range extends between Perth and Israelite Bay.
Moved onto a random puddle along Scaddan Road. No tadpoles found though we did find some fungi and more Banded greenhoods.
Next, we move onto Dempster Road where we try another roadside puddle. No tadpoles but further Banded greenhoods. This is becoming repetitive.
We need to find a better location on the way home. Otherwise, this will be another lost day concerning tadpoles.
I noticed a spot with water pooled so we turnaround and make one last attempt.
Deb and the grandkids explore the shallow but clear water whilst I bush bash for orchids.
We break the pattern; I find nothing whilst they catch 3 small tadpoles.
Success.
A successful afternoon for the grandkids in finally catching some tadpoles. Orchids though are proving elusive other than Banded greenhoods which appear everywhere. LOL
School holiday fun with Grandad and Nana… I feel they enjoyed themselves as we certainly did.
Life is wonderful in the great outdoors.
