Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park

Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park

Website of the Friends Group – Information about working bees and monitoring projects. As well as flora and fauna pictures and descriptions

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A specimen of moss, identified as Pterygophyllum dentatum, attached to a background with some yellow labels.
A pressed plant specimen labeled '58. HEPATIC' and '58. TYLIANTHUS SACCATUS', depicting a small leafy fern or liverwort on a paper background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen labeled '72. Hepatic' with a detailed drawing of Acromastigum colensoanum on a brownish background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '24 Moss. 24 Atrichum ligulatum.' on a light background.
A dried specimen of Thamnidium punilium moss, mounted on a piece of paper with handwritten notes indicating it is new to Buln Buln County.
Close-up view of two types of bryophytes labeled as (A) Balantiopsis diplohylla and (B) Distichophyllum pulchellum, mounted on a white background with handwritten notes and labels.
An image featuring a specimen labeled '44 Hepatic' and '44 Balantiopsis Diplophyllia,' showcasing a specimen mounted on a yellow strip against a white background.
A botanical illustration featuring hepatic plants labeled '46 HEPATIC' and '46 Bazzania adnexa', with detailed depictions of the plants on a pale background.
Dried specimen of Brachythecium salebrosum moss mounted on a beige background with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of moss labeled 'Sauloma tenellum (moss) - in fruit' alongside another specimen labeled '69. Bruetelia affinis.' The specimens are attached to paper with tape.
Dried specimen of Breutelia affinis, displaying multiple brown, hairy stems or fibers on a background with handwritten labels.
A section of Bryum argenteum moss, mounted on a page with adhesive tape, accompanied by a handwritten label.
A specimen of moss labeled 'Campylopus introflexus' with brownish-green branches mounted on a light background, featuring two yellow paper strips.
A preserved specimen of the plant Catagonium poltum, displayed on a light background with handwritten labels.
A scientific image displaying a sample labeled '60. Hepatic' with details about Lophocolea sp. and Lepidozia sp., along with handwritten notes regarding its examination and a report sent to New Zealand.
An illustration of the plant Lophocolea bidentata, showing its intricate structure on a yellow strip of paper, with handwritten notes above for reference.
Preserved ferns labeled 'Cyathophorum bulbosum' on a cream-colored background.
A dried specimen of moss labeled as Dicranoloma dicarpum, featuring intricate, feathery leaves, mounted on a pale background with tape.
A close-up image of Dicranoloma menziesii moss, showcasing its intricate, feathery structure on a light background.
An image of a moss specimen labeled 'Distichophyllum microcarpum', mounted on a light background with a small piece of tape.
A preserved specimen of Ditricum flexifolium moss attached to a yellow label, showcasing thin brown stems and green foliage on a light background.
A pressed specimen of Echinodium hispidum moss, showcasing its branched structure on a light background, labeled with its name and number.
A specimen of moss labeled '62. Camptochaete Gracilis' displayed on a light background.
Specimen of Fissidens leptocladus moss (fruiting), labeled and mixed with other barren species.
A dried specimen of moss labeled '65. Fissidens oblongifolius,' displayed on a neutral background.
A specimen of water moss labeled as '56. Water Moss' and '56. Fissidens rigidulus' displayed on a light background.
A specimen of Fissidens taylori moss in its barren form, mounted on a paper label with handwritten notes.
A scientific illustration of Frullania pentapleura, a type of hepatic (liverwort), displayed on a light background with detailed features labeled.
A pressed specimen of Lepidolaena magellanica (hepatic) mounted on a light background with two pieces of tape holding it in place.
Botanical specimen of Glyphothecium sciuroides moss mounted on paper with a handwritten label.
A specimen of Gonio bryum subbasilaris, displayed on a white background with a yellow label and handwritten text.
A close-up image of moss, specifically Rhynchostegium muriculatum, mounted on paper, with handwritten labels at the top and bottom indicating the specimen number and name.
Pressed specimen of a hepatic plant, labeled with '59. Hepatic' and '59. Chiloscyphus Fissistipus'.
Illustration of two specimens of Hymenodon piliferus mounted on a pale background with handwritten label.
Dried moss specimen labeled '43 Rhizogonium miniodes' displayed on a pale background with tape.
A botanical illustration showing two species of moss: the top labeled '28 Moss' and the bottom labeled '28. Rhizogonium minioides'. Both are displayed on paper with yellow labels.
A collection of hepatic bryophytes displaying various forms, with labels for 'Hepatic' and 'Hymenophyllum flabellatum'.
Dried specimen of Hypnodendron arcuatum, featuring green leafy fronds and elongated stems, mounted on a paper background with a label.
A pressed specimen of Hypnum cupressiforme moss mounted on a beige background, with labels indicating its identification number and name.
A specimen of moss labeled '22. Moss' and '12 Hypnum cupressiforme' on a light background.
An illustration of a plant specimen labeled 'Hepatic' and 'Isotachis montana', with handwritten notes about its identification and report details.
A botanical specimen of Isotachis sp. attached to a paper backing with labels for report purposes.
A botanical specimen of hepatic liverworts mounted on a page, labeled with '50, Hepatic' and '50 Lejeunea sp. - but not recognized by Mrs. Hodgson.'
A pressed specimen of Lembophyllum clandestinum mounted on paper, labeled with the number 10.
Specimen of moss labeled as '26 Lemnophylum clandestinum', featuring a brownish-green cluster of moss with delicate branches.
Three mounted samples of hepatic plants, labeled 67 and 68, with fine, intricate textures on a light background.
A specimen of Lepidozia cupressina, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a light-colored background. The specimen features intricate branching structures.
Botanical specimen of Hepatic plant, labeled with '32. HEPATIC.' and '32. Lepidozia glaucephylla.'
A specimen labeled '38. Hepatic' with the scientific name '38. Lepidozia ulothrix', featuring a dark, lacy plant specimen mounted on a light background with yellow tape.
An old scientific label featuring the handwritten name '? Lepidozia sp.' and a note indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson for report, with a small specimen attached to transparent tape.
A dried sample of Lepidozia sp., showing thin, tangled strands on a light background, with handwritten labels indicating the specimen number and notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, labeled as Leptotheca goudichaudii, displayed on a white background with handwritten notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, identified as Leucobryum candidum, mounted on a white background with labels indicating its name and number.
A close-up image of dried Orthotrichum tasmanicum moss sample adhered to a label with the number '2' above it.
A botanical specimen labeled as 'Lophocolea ? bidentata' attached to a strip of paper, with handwritten notes indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson's report.
Preserved specimen of Lophocolea sp. with accompanying labels on a light background.
Dried sample of Lopidium concinnum with delicate, feathery leaves mounted on white paper.
Illustration of two female sporophytes labeled '52. Hepatic.' with brown flowers on stems and orange triangular pieces of paper.
Illustration of Marchantia cephalocypha, a type of liverwort, showing male sporophytes with green leaves and brown stems on a white background.
Preserved specimen of Metzgeria furcata, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a creamy background with handwritten labels.
Specimen of Mittenia plumula moss displayed on paper with handwritten labeling.
Botanical illustration of Lepidozia capilligeria, a type of hepatic moss, featuring intricate, branching structures on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '66. Papillaria Flavo-Limbata' on a light-colored background with tape.
Dried Philonotis scabrifolia moss specimen mounted on paper, labeled with its scientific name.
A scientific illustration of Philonotis tenuis moss, showing a sample mounted on paper with handwritten labeling.
A dried specimen of Plagiochila fasciculata, an odorous hepatic plant, mounted on a page with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of the hepatic plant Plagiochila fasciculata, mounted on paper with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of Plagiothecium denticulatum moss mounted on a label, with the number 36 written in blue ink.
Microscopic image of the hepatic plant species Hymenophyllum phyllanthus, labeled with identification numbers.
A botanical specimen of moss labeled 'Pohlia albicans' with several strands attached to a backing paper, featuring handwritten notes above and below.
Pressed specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, attached to a page with labels and tape.
Dried specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, with multiple stalks and capsules, adhered to a white background with tape.
A specimen of moss labeled '33. Moss' and '33. Ptychomnium aciculare', featuring thin, tangled greenish-brown fibers on a beige background.
Dried moss specimen labeled '70. Moss.' with the scientific name 'MORHACOPILUM CONVOLUTACEUM.' placed on a light background.
A specimen of moss labeled '61. Rhacopilum convolutaceum' displayed on a beige background with handwritten notes.
A specimen labeled '41 Hepatic' and '41 Radula Buccinifera' showing a detailed arrangement of a plant-like organism on a white background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '25 Moss' and '25. Rhizogonium distichum' on a white background.
Close-up view of a specimen of Rhynchostegium muriculatum moss displayed on a page, with labels indicating '20. Moss' and '20. Rhynchostegium muriculatum.'
An image of a scientific specimen labeled 'Riccardia sp.' on a piece of tape, with handwritten notes and a note addressed to Mrs. Hodgson for reporting purposes.
Botanical specimen of Riccardia sp. mounted on paper with handwritten notes for Mrs. Hodgson.
A botanical specimen labeled as '42. Hepatic' showing a dark, leafy structure resembling liverworts, mounted on a paper background with notes regarding its species and geographical origin.
A botanical specimen of Bryum billardieri, showcasing several green shoots with elongated stems and pointed tips, mounted on a labeled background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen of Schistochila tehamaniana, labeled with the number 64 and the word 'Hepatic'. The specimen is mounted on a background with a light color and includes a piece of tape.
A botanical illustration showing a specimen of Mielichhoferia ecklonii, labeled as number 35, with details of its green foliage and structure.
A preserved clubmoss specimen, labeled '21. Clubmoss' and '21 Selaginella uliginosa', with a yellow square tag on a light background.
Close-up of brown, bulbous structures resembling flowers or fungi on a mossy ground, surrounded by dried leaves and grass.
An old, sepia-toned photograph depicting two objects that resemble plant bulbs, partially buried in soil with some roots and debris around them.
Two samples of moss, labeled '14. Moss' and '14. Thuidium furfurosum,' mounted on a page with yellow tape and a slightly stained background.
Dried specimen of Thuidium laeviusculum moss mounted on paper with identification label.
A handwritten note stating '(Material too inadequate for identification)' accompanied by a small specimen taped to a background with the date '4/4/1963' and an author's signature.
A handwritten note dated 4/4/1963 indicating 'Material too inadequate for identification' alongside small samples of material on a page.
Preserved specimen of Trachythecium planifolium moss, mounted on a page with a label indicating the species name.
Botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic, featuring detailed, delicate green fronds on a light background.
Dried specimens of Trichocolea australis and Lepidolaena magellanica, mounted on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic plant, with labeled identification.
Dried moss specimen with a label marked '34. Moss.'
A close-up image of a fossilized plant with dark leaf-like structures, set against a light background with a yellowish band.
An illustration of a moss specimen labeled '18. Moss' and '18 Weymouthia vallis', featuring dark, wavy strands against a light background.
A preserved specimen of the seaweed Acanthocladium extenuatum mounted on a page, with labels underneath.
Close-up image of dried Zoopsis argentea (hepatica) specimens on a page with handwritten text.
A botanical specimen illustration showing moss labeled '71. Moss' and '71 Zygodon intermedius' on a white background.

Kara Healey’s Bryophyte Collection

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A specimen of moss, identified as Pterygophyllum dentatum, attached to a background with some yellow labels.
A pressed plant specimen labeled '58. HEPATIC' and '58. TYLIANTHUS SACCATUS', depicting a small leafy fern or liverwort on a paper background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen labeled '72. Hepatic' with a detailed drawing of Acromastigum colensoanum on a brownish background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '24 Moss. 24 Atrichum ligulatum.' on a light background.
A dried specimen of Thamnidium punilium moss, mounted on a piece of paper with handwritten notes indicating it is new to Buln Buln County.
Close-up view of two types of bryophytes labeled as (A) Balantiopsis diplohylla and (B) Distichophyllum pulchellum, mounted on a white background with handwritten notes and labels.
An image featuring a specimen labeled '44 Hepatic' and '44 Balantiopsis Diplophyllia,' showcasing a specimen mounted on a yellow strip against a white background.
A botanical illustration featuring hepatic plants labeled '46 HEPATIC' and '46 Bazzania adnexa', with detailed depictions of the plants on a pale background.
Dried specimen of Brachythecium salebrosum moss mounted on a beige background with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of moss labeled 'Sauloma tenellum (moss) - in fruit' alongside another specimen labeled '69. Bruetelia affinis.' The specimens are attached to paper with tape.
Dried specimen of Breutelia affinis, displaying multiple brown, hairy stems or fibers on a background with handwritten labels.
A section of Bryum argenteum moss, mounted on a page with adhesive tape, accompanied by a handwritten label.
A specimen of moss labeled 'Campylopus introflexus' with brownish-green branches mounted on a light background, featuring two yellow paper strips.
A preserved specimen of the plant Catagonium poltum, displayed on a light background with handwritten labels.
A scientific image displaying a sample labeled '60. Hepatic' with details about Lophocolea sp. and Lepidozia sp., along with handwritten notes regarding its examination and a report sent to New Zealand.
An illustration of the plant Lophocolea bidentata, showing its intricate structure on a yellow strip of paper, with handwritten notes above for reference.
Preserved ferns labeled 'Cyathophorum bulbosum' on a cream-colored background.
A dried specimen of moss labeled as Dicranoloma dicarpum, featuring intricate, feathery leaves, mounted on a pale background with tape.
A close-up image of Dicranoloma menziesii moss, showcasing its intricate, feathery structure on a light background.
An image of a moss specimen labeled 'Distichophyllum microcarpum', mounted on a light background with a small piece of tape.
A preserved specimen of Ditricum flexifolium moss attached to a yellow label, showcasing thin brown stems and green foliage on a light background.
A pressed specimen of Echinodium hispidum moss, showcasing its branched structure on a light background, labeled with its name and number.
A specimen of moss labeled '62. Camptochaete Gracilis' displayed on a light background.
Specimen of Fissidens leptocladus moss (fruiting), labeled and mixed with other barren species.
A dried specimen of moss labeled '65. Fissidens oblongifolius,' displayed on a neutral background.
A specimen of water moss labeled as '56. Water Moss' and '56. Fissidens rigidulus' displayed on a light background.
A specimen of Fissidens taylori moss in its barren form, mounted on a paper label with handwritten notes.
A scientific illustration of Frullania pentapleura, a type of hepatic (liverwort), displayed on a light background with detailed features labeled.
A pressed specimen of Lepidolaena magellanica (hepatic) mounted on a light background with two pieces of tape holding it in place.
Botanical specimen of Glyphothecium sciuroides moss mounted on paper with a handwritten label.
A specimen of Gonio bryum subbasilaris, displayed on a white background with a yellow label and handwritten text.
A close-up image of moss, specifically Rhynchostegium muriculatum, mounted on paper, with handwritten labels at the top and bottom indicating the specimen number and name.
Pressed specimen of a hepatic plant, labeled with '59. Hepatic' and '59. Chiloscyphus Fissistipus'.
Illustration of two specimens of Hymenodon piliferus mounted on a pale background with handwritten label.
Dried moss specimen labeled '43 Rhizogonium miniodes' displayed on a pale background with tape.
A botanical illustration showing two species of moss: the top labeled '28 Moss' and the bottom labeled '28. Rhizogonium minioides'. Both are displayed on paper with yellow labels.
A collection of hepatic bryophytes displaying various forms, with labels for 'Hepatic' and 'Hymenophyllum flabellatum'.
Dried specimen of Hypnodendron arcuatum, featuring green leafy fronds and elongated stems, mounted on a paper background with a label.
A pressed specimen of Hypnum cupressiforme moss mounted on a beige background, with labels indicating its identification number and name.
A specimen of moss labeled '22. Moss' and '12 Hypnum cupressiforme' on a light background.
An illustration of a plant specimen labeled 'Hepatic' and 'Isotachis montana', with handwritten notes about its identification and report details.
A botanical specimen of Isotachis sp. attached to a paper backing with labels for report purposes.
A botanical specimen of hepatic liverworts mounted on a page, labeled with '50, Hepatic' and '50 Lejeunea sp. - but not recognized by Mrs. Hodgson.'
A pressed specimen of Lembophyllum clandestinum mounted on paper, labeled with the number 10.
Specimen of moss labeled as '26 Lemnophylum clandestinum', featuring a brownish-green cluster of moss with delicate branches.
Three mounted samples of hepatic plants, labeled 67 and 68, with fine, intricate textures on a light background.
A specimen of Lepidozia cupressina, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a light-colored background. The specimen features intricate branching structures.
Botanical specimen of Hepatic plant, labeled with '32. HEPATIC.' and '32. Lepidozia glaucephylla.'
A specimen labeled '38. Hepatic' with the scientific name '38. Lepidozia ulothrix', featuring a dark, lacy plant specimen mounted on a light background with yellow tape.
An old scientific label featuring the handwritten name '? Lepidozia sp.' and a note indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson for report, with a small specimen attached to transparent tape.
A dried sample of Lepidozia sp., showing thin, tangled strands on a light background, with handwritten labels indicating the specimen number and notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, labeled as Leptotheca goudichaudii, displayed on a white background with handwritten notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, identified as Leucobryum candidum, mounted on a white background with labels indicating its name and number.
A close-up image of dried Orthotrichum tasmanicum moss sample adhered to a label with the number '2' above it.
A botanical specimen labeled as 'Lophocolea ? bidentata' attached to a strip of paper, with handwritten notes indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson's report.
Preserved specimen of Lophocolea sp. with accompanying labels on a light background.
Dried sample of Lopidium concinnum with delicate, feathery leaves mounted on white paper.
Illustration of two female sporophytes labeled '52. Hepatic.' with brown flowers on stems and orange triangular pieces of paper.
Illustration of Marchantia cephalocypha, a type of liverwort, showing male sporophytes with green leaves and brown stems on a white background.
Preserved specimen of Metzgeria furcata, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a creamy background with handwritten labels.
Specimen of Mittenia plumula moss displayed on paper with handwritten labeling.
Botanical illustration of Lepidozia capilligeria, a type of hepatic moss, featuring intricate, branching structures on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '66. Papillaria Flavo-Limbata' on a light-colored background with tape.
Dried Philonotis scabrifolia moss specimen mounted on paper, labeled with its scientific name.
A scientific illustration of Philonotis tenuis moss, showing a sample mounted on paper with handwritten labeling.
A dried specimen of Plagiochila fasciculata, an odorous hepatic plant, mounted on a page with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of the hepatic plant Plagiochila fasciculata, mounted on paper with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of Plagiothecium denticulatum moss mounted on a label, with the number 36 written in blue ink.
Microscopic image of the hepatic plant species Hymenophyllum phyllanthus, labeled with identification numbers.
A botanical specimen of moss labeled 'Pohlia albicans' with several strands attached to a backing paper, featuring handwritten notes above and below.
Pressed specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, attached to a page with labels and tape.
Dried specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, with multiple stalks and capsules, adhered to a white background with tape.
A specimen of moss labeled '33. Moss' and '33. Ptychomnium aciculare', featuring thin, tangled greenish-brown fibers on a beige background.
Dried moss specimen labeled '70. Moss.' with the scientific name 'MORHACOPILUM CONVOLUTACEUM.' placed on a light background.
A specimen of moss labeled '61. Rhacopilum convolutaceum' displayed on a beige background with handwritten notes.
A specimen labeled '41 Hepatic' and '41 Radula Buccinifera' showing a detailed arrangement of a plant-like organism on a white background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '25 Moss' and '25. Rhizogonium distichum' on a white background.
Close-up view of a specimen of Rhynchostegium muriculatum moss displayed on a page, with labels indicating '20. Moss' and '20. Rhynchostegium muriculatum.'
An image of a scientific specimen labeled 'Riccardia sp.' on a piece of tape, with handwritten notes and a note addressed to Mrs. Hodgson for reporting purposes.
Botanical specimen of Riccardia sp. mounted on paper with handwritten notes for Mrs. Hodgson.
A botanical specimen labeled as '42. Hepatic' showing a dark, leafy structure resembling liverworts, mounted on a paper background with notes regarding its species and geographical origin.
A botanical specimen of Bryum billardieri, showcasing several green shoots with elongated stems and pointed tips, mounted on a labeled background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen of Schistochila tehamaniana, labeled with the number 64 and the word 'Hepatic'. The specimen is mounted on a background with a light color and includes a piece of tape.
A botanical illustration showing a specimen of Mielichhoferia ecklonii, labeled as number 35, with details of its green foliage and structure.
A preserved clubmoss specimen, labeled '21. Clubmoss' and '21 Selaginella uliginosa', with a yellow square tag on a light background.
Close-up of brown, bulbous structures resembling flowers or fungi on a mossy ground, surrounded by dried leaves and grass.
An old, sepia-toned photograph depicting two objects that resemble plant bulbs, partially buried in soil with some roots and debris around them.
Two samples of moss, labeled '14. Moss' and '14. Thuidium furfurosum,' mounted on a page with yellow tape and a slightly stained background.
Dried specimen of Thuidium laeviusculum moss mounted on paper with identification label.
A handwritten note stating '(Material too inadequate for identification)' accompanied by a small specimen taped to a background with the date '4/4/1963' and an author's signature.
A handwritten note dated 4/4/1963 indicating 'Material too inadequate for identification' alongside small samples of material on a page.
Preserved specimen of Trachythecium planifolium moss, mounted on a page with a label indicating the species name.
Botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic, featuring detailed, delicate green fronds on a light background.
Dried specimens of Trichocolea australis and Lepidolaena magellanica, mounted on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic plant, with labeled identification.
Dried moss specimen with a label marked '34. Moss.'
A close-up image of a fossilized plant with dark leaf-like structures, set against a light background with a yellowish band.
An illustration of a moss specimen labeled '18. Moss' and '18 Weymouthia vallis', featuring dark, wavy strands against a light background.
A preserved specimen of the seaweed Acanthocladium extenuatum mounted on a page, with labels underneath.
Close-up image of dried Zoopsis argentea (hepatica) specimens on a page with handwritten text.
A botanical specimen illustration showing moss labeled '71. Moss' and '71 Zygodon intermedius' on a white background.

Tarra-Bulga National Park on Bowerbird.org.au

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With the rise of information technology and social media there is now an assortment of worthy projects that volunteers or “citizen scientists” can join in with. One of the best in our estimation is www.bowerbird.org.au which is a wonderful tool for uploading any photos of flora or fauna that you may encounter. Not only can other users of Bowerbird assist you by using their knowledge to aid you with the identification of unfamiliar sightings you upload. Once fully identified to species level the sightings are then included as permanent records on the Atlas of Living Australia (ala.org.au) and which has an online searchable database with an amazing range of features, Bowerbird now has over forty thousand species records with peoples’ images from across Australia loaded onto the site and in its own right has virtually become a free online field guide.

Bowerbird users come from all over Australia with a strong representation from people in Gippsland so it is a great way of seeing what other local people are finding including a range of fascinating insects and fungi. There is the opportunity to create your own projects on Bowerbird and henceforth we have created a project for Tarra-Bulga National Park. To date we have around 320 sightings uploaded and identified with 5 different contributors. Morwell National Park also has a project which impressively has now over 1200 diverse records. So if you are a budding naturalist or just like looking at cool images of things like fungi, plants and insects check out http://www.bowerbird.org.au/projects/5665/sightings  and if you feel inclined please feel free to add your own.

Bowerbird Project
This is an screenshot of our Tarra-Bulga National Park Project Page on Bowerbird.org.au from earlier this year.

Pittosporum bicolor - Banyalla

Rainforest Fruits

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While there is not much flowering activity at present at Tarra-Bulga National Park. Plenty of species are laden with fruit which must make it a time of abundance for a range of our bird species. Had a walk around yesterday and found the following fruits on offer.

Tasmannia lanceolata – Mountain Pepper
Hedycarya angustifolia – Austral Mulberry
Billardiera longiflora – Purple Apple Berry
Dianella tasmanica – Tasman Flax-lily
Polyscias sambucifolia – Elderberry Panax
Coprosma hirtella – Rough Coprosma
Coprosma quadrifida – Prickly Currant Bush
Pittosporum bicolor – Banyalla
Sambucus gaudichaudiana – White Elderberry

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Spring Flower Time

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It is a perfect time to visit Tarra Bulga at present because #spring flowers are currently at their peak. The photo gallery attached shows some of the species that are out in Flower at present, get up their and have a look and see what you can find. If you get any good shots please share them with us via our Facebook Page or this Blog.

Tasmannia lanceolata – Mountain Pepper
Pittosporum bicolor – Banyalla
Clematis glycinoides – Forest Clematis
Atherosperma moschatum – Southern Sassafras
Pandorea pandorana – Wonga Vine

Beautiful Day At Tarra Bulga

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After some very windy and cold weather at the end of winter including the snow of only a week and a half ago, the last day of winter was almost perfect. The first day of Spring tomorrow also promises to be just as good. Calm winds and blue skies made today a gem of a day to be at Tarra Bulga. Birds were all around, and spring flowers were starting to bloom. The Silver Wattles were bright yellow and sections of the walking tracks were covered in fallen Sassafras flowers. A Male Lyrebird landing on a tree just above my head was a breathtaking moment on such an ideal day to be in such a magnificent place.

Fungi Season

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This time of the year (Late Autumn) is the best time for seeing the interesting array of Fungi present in Tarra Bulga National Park. A diversity of fungi species (in addition to the towering trees and lush ferns and mosses and the wildlife) make a visit well worth the effort.

Most of the photos shown in the gallery below were taken in two recent strolls around the Rainforest walks at both Bulga Park and the Tarra Valley, with the latter site having the most fungi on show. Tarra Valley has had a long history of being an interesting destination for fungi observation, Back In the 1950’s, Kara Healey (Victoria’s first female ranger) collected around 160 species of fungi from the Park area, two previously un-described species she collected were even named in her honor.

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Fungi Map are holding their 7th Biennial iNational Conference in Gippsland later this month and the participants are spending a full day at the Park on Monday May 21st. More information can be found via this link.  https://www.fungimap.org.au/index.php/fungimap7fullproginfo Maybe you can go along and   learn a few things and then be able to assist us with identifying some of the species feature in this gallery!

Hypolepis – Ground Ferns

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One of the trickiest groups of Ferns to identify locally are a group of Ground ferns in the Genus Hypolepis. There are three different species recorded in the park but I have only ever found two of them which are Hypolepis glandulifera (Downy Ground-fern) and Hypolepis rugulosa (Ruddy Ground-fern). Without looking carefully these ferns can be mistaken for Bracken because they have a similar growth habit with fronds popping up from a spreading underground rhizome.

Hypolepis rugulosa (Ruddy Ground-fern) seems to be more common locally at higher altitudes in the Park (e.g. Wet Forest areas around Balook). It seems to like disturbed areas at the sides of roads and tracks. Its main feature for identification in the field is the reddy-brown colour of the frond stems (Stipes).

Frond showing red-brown coloured stem (Rachis)
Hypolepis rugulosa – Ruddy Ground Fern
Red-brown frond stem (Rachis)
New frond (crozier) not stickly like Downy – Ground-fern.
Frond
Hypolepis rugulosa – Ruddy Ground Fern
Ready brown frond stem (stipe) with small hairs.
Underside of fertile fronds showing arrangement of sori.
Close up of underside of pinnule. Showing little flap with a few hairs next to the sori.
Base of frond (stipe) where it comes out of the ground, Chestnut brown with hairs.
Topside of pinnae which are slightly harsh.

Hypolepis glandulifera (Downy Ground-fern)  I have found mostly at lower altitudes, especially along waterways (e.g. Tarra River and Macks Creek). Its frond stems (Stipes) are usually a pale green colour. It usually has lots of fine hairs along the stems and the new fronds are often sticky to the touch as a result of the small glands on the tips of many of the hairs. If you have a hand lens or use a digital camera with a macro setting you can see that there is a little triangular tooth close to the sori on the underside of fertile fronds. This fern was formerly known as Hypolepis punctata.

Underside of a fertile frond, packed with sori.
Pinnules usually have rounded tips.
Close up of frond stem (stipe) with soft hairs, some of them with glandular tips.
Sori have a small tooth shaped flap protecting them. (note this photo is magnified)
New frond, which is sticky to the touch because of the soft glandular hairs.
Typical Frond
Showing the base of the fronds. Mostly a light green colour.

Hypolepis muelleri (Harsh Ground-fern) is also listed in Park’s flora records for the but I have yet to find any. It can be identified by the presence of tiny hairs growing in the Sori on the underside of the fertile fronds.