Propagation – pricking out and making cuttings
Making cuttings Cuttings are useful for plants that have soft to firm stems and grow quickly Pricking out These tiny plants need to be carefully handled. Their roots have formed and they are ready to go into a small ‘tube’. When new growth appears,…
9 Feb bird survey
Two raptors were seen over the park today, but could not be identified. Based on a recent sighting (7/2) reported on eBird it’s possible they were either a Brown Goshawk and/or an Australian Hobby. This survey was remarkable for the very low numbers of…
24 Dec bird survey
This survey did not obtain the high number of species compared to recent counts, however it was still very satisfactory. Water levels have risen due to recent rain, for example the Saltwater Lake level was 0.75 m on 4 Nov – now it is…
Saltmarsh
The saltwater lake was once a deep sand quarry and is possibly connected to the sea at Port Melbourne, less than a kilometer away. The indigenous plants that surround the lake are succulents, grasses and sedges – all salt tolerant and surviving in ground…
The early transformation of Westgate Park
Transform the Park into a bushland setting for locally indigenous plants and animals – a place where visitors can appreciate richly diverse, natural ecosystems in a beautiful landscape.
7 Oct bird survey
Continuing moderate rains have maintained water levels in both major lakes. On this overcast and windy day, overall numbers were exceptional, with some rarities encountered. Several species appeared to be breeding. There is quite a lot of recent algal growth in the freshwater lake….
9 Sept bird survey
Recent moderate rains have raised water levels in both major lakes. The Powerful Owl recorded in August remained in the park a few more days, but has not been observed since 12 August. On this overcast and windy day, overall bird numbers and diversity…