by Admin | Sep 7, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Narrow-leaved Hovea, this open upright shrub to 1–2 m is common in our local woodland, but is mainly noticed when it bursts into flower in early spring. The Purple Bush Pea has alternate, narrow, oval-shaped dark green leaves to 7 cm, with young growth...
by Admin | Sep 7, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
Also known the Giant Prickly Stick Insect, this extremely well-camouflaged phasmid is easily overlooked in the eucalypt or wattle foliage where it usually lives. If disturbed, it will curl up its tail and raise the front legs and mimic a scorpion to deter predators...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
This magnificent, powerful raptor (bird of prey) is a moderately common resident in the greater Samford district, but it is secretive so not often seen. It is a stealth predator: usually waiting on a shady branch for a chance to launch at unwary birds or mammals in...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
The Swamp Banksia is an open shrub to 1.5 to 2 m found in woodlands, moist sandy areas and wallum heathlands in Queensland and NSW. The compound flower spikes usually appear in autumn and winter, but occasionally at other times of year. These are relished equally by...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
This relatively small, fiece raptor (bird of prey) is reasonably common in the greater Samford district, but is not often seen. It is an ambush predator: usually waiting on a concealed perch for a chance to launch at unwary birds, which it takes mainly from trees and...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also, known as Buttonwood or Umbrella Cheese Tree, this small tree to 6–10 m is found in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forest and along creeks and rivers. It is fast-growing pioneer that favours disturbed areas. It is widely distributed from northern NSW, Queensland...