Fluker Posts

Fluker posts that allow community members to track environmental progress over time were recently installed at two locations on the Bluff, one opposite ‘The Bollards’ on Foreshore Walk and the […]

Mt Taylor Seedbank

Soothing music is a must while removing seeds from ‘Sprawling senna’ pods. Disregard the labelling on the package – it was a senior’s moment. Thanks to TBLC residents who have […]

Sticking around

About 150 species of stick insects (Phasmids) are found in Australia. They usually live in gum trees but sometimes in gardens (or on Tambo Bluff wheelbarrows). Many females do not […]

Busy bee for Banksias

A small group today but we punched above our weight. Today’s plantings mainly focused on the Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia). Clusters of flowers provide a major source of food for […]

Successful drop

After following the wombat very stealthily, a Cydectin treatment for mange was carefully administered. A follow up will be made in two weeks.

Call to action

Strong winds have led to the demise of a black wattle falling across the Wallaby Creek Walking Track. Arum lilies were also removed. They are increasingly being recognised as a […]

Disappointing: missing Black Sheoak

Sadly, a four year old Black She-oak planted by Landcare alongside the Wallaby Creek Walking Track has disappeared. Send issues to Local Government for resolution – Snap Send Solve

Bush beauty

Like other orchids the Pink Hyacinth Orchid relies on decaying leaf litter for nutrients and native bees for pollination. To give these plants the best chance of reseeding, NEVER remove […]

Interesting Tambo Bluff specimen

The St Andrews Cross spider creates a circular web with a zig-zag pattern [resembling a doily]. The cross takes shape as the spider matures. Flies, moths, bugs and bees are […]

Two tiny Bluff residents

Just as an aside: prior to disposing of plant cuttings please check ladybirds are not caught in the foliage. Australia hosts more than 500 ladybird species, most of which predate […]