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Repost @thethriftygardener ・・・ I had an amaz

Repost @thethriftygardener
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I had an amazing few days filming with @royalbotanicgardensvic team at the #AustralianGarden in #Cranbourne last week. Like all botanic gardens, what is going on behind the scenes is amazing. This is one of the #endangeredorchid #conservation shade houses. In full flower for #seed production. Breathtaking. You can search a story about it on @gardeningaustralia website. #orchidconservationprogram #caladenia #spiderorchid

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count starts tomorrow!

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count starts tomorrow!

From 19 to 25 October 2020, you can identify and count birds in your area as many times as you like, just as long as you record over a 20 minute period each time. However, make sure that you record your results with @birdlifeoz via their app or website. This information helps them develop an understanding of local birds whilst you get to know the birds in your area.

#aussiebirdcount #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #australianbirds #citizenscience

Repost @ranger_rix_wildlife_pix ・・・ My first

Repost @ranger_rix_wildlife_pix
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My first time seeing one of these Scarlet Honeyeaters. A very tiny bird, the smallest honeyeater in Australia at 11cm tall.

Actually there were two males foraging on the mistletoe which is unusual as they are usually fairly solitary birds.

Looking at one of the citizen science platforms, there are only 11 records in Victoria.

They will hover in front of flowers like spinebills and hummingbirds.

#scarlethoneyeater #birdsofaustralia #rememberthewild #wildmelbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #gardensforwildlife

Repost @ranger_rix_wildlife_pix ・・・ Love the

Repost @ranger_rix_wildlife_pix
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Love the pink tinge on some of the petals of the silky tea-tree in the bushland at Cranbourne Gardens.

The hoverflies are drawn to the nectar like magnets.

#insectsofinstagram #pollinators #rememberthewild #wildmelbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #gardensforwildlife #cranbournebotanicgardens

Make sure you check out Friends of the Royal Botan

Make sure you check out Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne's "The Art of Botanical Illustration" online exhibition, which is on until 31 December 2020.

You can enjoy lots of beautiful artworks including this one by Linda Lunnon of a Grey Spider Flower (Grevillea buxifolia).

Other artworks can be found here: https://tabi.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/
(link also available in @friendsroyalbotanicgardensmelb bio)

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria have provided an up

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria have provided an update on their website regarding the reopening of their Gardens:

"We are delighted to share that Melbourne Gardens is on track to reopen on Saturday 26 September and Cranbourne Gardens will reopen on Monday 28 September.

For the safety of visitors and staff, we will operate with a few changes and temporary opening hours.

Melbourne Gardens
From Saturday 26 September
Daily, 7.30am–5pm
Closed: Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, The Terrace Cafe, Gardens Shop, drinking fountains

Cranbourne Gardens
From Monday 28 September
Daily, 9am–5pm
Closed: Café, BBQs, Gardens Shop, drinking fountains

You can visit with one other person or members of your household for up to two hours, provided you live within 5km.

To keep visitors and staff safe, capacity in some public areas is restricted and there are currently no tours or events taking place.

Narrow garden pathways are now one way so please follow all signage and maintain a safe distance from others during your visit.

During this period, we will continue our standard cleaning service, with supplementary cleaning of high touch areas. We recommend visitors bring their own hand sanitiser and practice good hygiene."

Any further queries regarding Cranbourne Gardens should be directed to the Visitor Centre: rbgc@rbg.vic.gov.au

#cranbournebotanicgardens #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

Ollie Sherlock, Conservation Officer at the Cranbo

Ollie Sherlock, Conservation Officer at the Cranbourne Gardens, has again kindly shared with us a collection of photos taken in the bushland last week.

Photos:
1. Echidna
2. Swamp Rat feeding on Eremophila nivea flowers
3. Masked Lapwing eggs
4. Jacky Lizard
5. Bird Orchid (Chiloglottis valida)
6. Love Creeper (Comesperma volubile
7. Pacific Black Duck with its ducklings
8. Tiger Snake

#cranbournebotanicgardens #cranbourne #australianfauna #australianflora #australiannativeplants #royalbotanicgardensvic

In 2019-2020, the Cranbourne Friends funded a vari

In 2019-2020, the Cranbourne Friends funded a variety of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria's projects. This included contributing $76,000 towards purchasing a new shuttle bus, which will travel between Cranbourne Train Station and Cranbourne Gardens.
The new shuttle bus is ready to roll, but launch of the service has been delayed by the lockdown. As soon as we hear further, we will let you know.

#cranbournebotanicgardens #royalbotanicgardensvic #cranbourne #visitvictoria
@royalbotanicgardensvic

These are some beautiful photos of Cut-leaf Banksi

These are some beautiful photos of Cut-leaf Banksia (Banksia praemorsa) in Bremer Bay, Western Australia taken by Erica Sherlock last year.

It is a shrub that grows up to 4m tall and has stunning flowers that are usually either wine red or yellow in colour. It is fire-sensitive and relies on seed for regeneration. Propagation from seed is relatively easy. It prefers a sunny, well-drained position and can tolerate moderate frost. It can also tolerate winds and coastal exposure, and is a great habitat and food source for birds.

#australiannativeplants #australianflora #banksia #bremerbay

Here are some more beautiful photos taken by Ollie

Here are some more beautiful photos taken by Ollie Sherlock, Conservation Officer, whilst he was onsite last week undertaking essential works in the Conservation Zone.

(1) Bundled Guinea Flower (Hibbertia fasciculata), (2) Eastern Grey Kangaroo, (3) Lowlands Copperhead, (4) Purple Swamphen, (5) Superb Fairy-wren, (6) Tall Greenhood (Pterostylis melagramma), (7) Wedding Bush (Ricinocarpus pinifolius)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #australianfauna

Today is National Wattle Day. 💛 Did you know t

Today is National Wattle Day. 💛 Did you know that there are almost 1000 species of Acacia in Australia?

Here are photos of 10 different Acacia species taken in the Cranbourne Gardens over the past few years.

Photos: Amy Akers

(1) Wingled Wattle (Acacia alata), (2) Leafless Rock Wattle (Acacia aphylla), (3) Barrier Range Wattle (Acacia beckleri), (4) Buchan Blue Wattle (Acacia caerulescens), (5) Acacia cognata 'Green Mist', (6) Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata), (7) Sandpaper Wattle (Acacia denticulosa), (8) Graceful Wattle (Acacia gracilifolia), (9) Acacia lasiocarpa (prostrate form), (10) Spur-wing Wattle (Acacia triptera)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #acacia #wattle #nationalwattleday

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment,

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment, but for the many plants and animals that call the bushland home, the show goes on. Conservation Officer Ollie Sherlock captured these images whilst onsite last week undertaking essential works in the Conservation Zone.

(1) Swamp Wallaby, (2) Spike Wattle (Acacia oxycedrus), (3) Swamp Wallaby, (4) Straw-necked Ibis

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #acacia #ibis #wallaby

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment,

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment, but for the many plants and animals that call the bushland home, the show goes on. Conservation Officer Ollie Sherlock captured these images whilst onsite last week undertaking essential works in the Conservation Zone.

(1) Koala, (2) Heath Wattle (Acacia brownii), (3) Showy Parrot-Pea (Dillwynia sericea), (4) Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #acacia #koala #dillwynia

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment,

Cranbourne Gardens might be closed at the moment, but for the many plants and animals that call the bushland home, the show goes on. Conservation Officer Ollie Sherlock captured these images whilst onsite this week undertaking essential works in the Conservation Zone.

Photos: (1) Common Bronzewing, (2) Common Flat-pea (Platylobium obtusangulum), (3) Common Heath (Epacris impressa)(pink form), (4) Common Heath (Epacris impressa)(white form)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #birdsofaustralia #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

Flowers emerging on Banksia blechnifolia, which is

Flowers emerging on Banksia blechnifolia, which is growing on Howson Hill. ❤

This prostrate plant, which is native to southern Western Australia, not only has beautiful flowers, but also has sculptural foliage. It is low maintenance, requires little watering and prefers full sun, but can grow in a spot with some shade. It prefers well-drained sandy soil, however, it can tolerate some clay as long as there is good drainage.

Photo: Judith Cooke

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #banksia

Thank you @leannemossportraits for letting us sha

Thank you @leannemossportraits for letting us share this beautiful photo of a Black-shouldered Kite, which she spotted at the Cranbourne Gardens. ❤
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Photographed my first Black shouldered kite. Such a great experience watching two juveniles fly around waiting for mum to return.
#blackshoulderedkite #cranbournebotanicgardens #birdsofaustralia #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

This stunner is known as Qualup Bell or Pimelea ph

This stunner is known as Qualup Bell or Pimelea physodes. It is naturally found in the south of Western Australia and is prized as a cut flower.

It is a small shrub that grows to 1m tall and flowers in winter and spring. It prefers sandy or gravelly soil, but does not like humid conditions. For more flowers, plant it in a position in full sun.

Photo: Judith Cooke (taken on Howson Hill)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #pimelea

An amazing moment captured by @age_photography_au

An amazing moment captured by @age_photography_au ❤
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Something very special happened today. We went for our usual walk at the (currently very quiet) Australian Gardens when we were stopped in our tracks by some crackling sounds. We looked to our right and spotted what seems to be a male Glossy Black Cockatoo. The tree was pretty close to the walking path, and this guy really didn't seem bothered by us.

I've always wanted to experience one of these rare sightings, but sadly I don't think it's a good sign for us to be finding the species so close to home. I believe they're listed as a threatened species in Victoria (and other parts of Australia), and its population is thought to be further endangered as a result of the recent bushfires. Thankfully the Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria are doing a great job with their conservation efforts at the Australian Gardens and providing a safe place for these guys to feed.

Glossy black cockatoos generally only feed on she-oaks/casuarina (which is why they're also known as Casuarina Cockatoos), making those trees very important in the conservation of these birds. So the next time you hear or participate in debates about logging/conservation etc, please give this smallest variety of cockatoos some thought. 🙏🙂

#glossyblackcockatoo #cockatoo #australianbirds #australianfauna #parrots #glossyblackcockatoos #australiangarden #cranbournegardens #royalbotanicgardensvic #nature #naturelovers

Here are some vibrant Lechenaultia formosa flowers

Here are some vibrant Lechenaultia formosa flowers to brighten up your day. ❤❤❤
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #lechenaultia

Dr Meg Hirst from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria,

Dr Meg Hirst from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, together with a team of scientists at The University of Melbourne, has investigated the impact a warming climate has on plant survival.

They discovered that alpine endemic species were less likely to benefit from warming than widespread species and that closely related species tended to occur in areas with similar annual precipitation.

The team investigated the impacts of evolutionary and ecological history on responses to warming by exposing a group of nineteen related Australian daisies from the genera Brachyscome and Pembertonia to higher soil temperature, focusing particularly on species from the alpine environment.

“By studying this iconic Australian genus, we can look at species more likely to be at risk to the effects of climate change and potential reasons for this,” says Dr Hirst, Post Doctoral Fellow - Seed Science, at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. “This information could then help us protect these species.”

The team also learned that evolutionary history did not have an impact on warming responses, nor did climate. The species that showed a positive response to warming did not necessarily originate from warmer environments, with several species from hot climates showing relatively poor growth when exposed to higher soil temperature. In this case, it appears that warmer soil temperatures have unpredictable effects on species, regardless of where they come from.

“We will use the results of this study to inform further research, says Dr Hirst. “I look forward to investigating the Brachyscome genus further.”

Photo: Brachyscome spathulata
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