Another new-to-me terrestrial orchid found around the property. I’ve known about this plant for some years now – but I didn’t know it was an orchid until recently. It’s an Onion Orchid (Microtis sp.) – probably M. unifolia.
We had a small bushfire (wildfire) which was ignited by lightning during a storm. It was a cool and drizzly day so, thankfully, the fire didn’t get too wild (we have a lot of woodland). Some unknown person saw smoke and reported the fire to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) who attended and ensured the fire wasn’t going to spread too far. The first I knew of it was when the RFS came up to the house some hours later to tell me about it.
Another turtle sitting on the road – and removed to an adjacent paddock.
Take note: If picking up a turtle to move it out of harm’s way, hold it at arms length from your body as they tend to urinate as a defense mechanism. Thankfully I already knew this.
