10/04/2025

Well, finding an orchid was an unexpected treat on the 4th day of an exploration trip with family.
It was unexpected as the trip was a circuit from Esperance to Balladonia, then south to Point Culver and then along the south coast to Israelite Bay, then back to Esperance along Fisheries Track/Road.

Whilst travelling slowly along the track from the beach to Israelite Bay, we spy a White bunny orchid (Eriochilus dilatatus) sticking out of the undergrowth.
Unsure of the exact subspecies, as they keep changing the naming guidelines; however, the White bunny orchids are recorded as being found in Israelite Bay during April and May, so it all fits.