Fredders Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Hi guys Last weekend Sean, Julian, Kyrill and I went on a field trip to visit the native Drosera and Orchids in the wild at Anglesea, Victoria. I hadn't been back there since 2005 and was pretty happy that we managed to find 6 species of Drosera and 11 species of Orchid in flower which made it quite a successful day. Here's a few of the best. Cheers steve D. glanduligera, Anglesea D. glanduligera, Anglesea D. glanduligera, Anglesea D. binata "T-form" Anglesea 2011 D. binata "T-form" Anglesea 2011 D. binata "T-form" Anglesea 2011 D. aberrans, Anglesea 2011 D. aberrans, Anglesea 2011 D. aberrans, Anglesea 2011 D. aberrans showing some vibrant colours as it nears dormancy, Anglesea 2011 D. auriculata, Anglesea 2011 D. auriculata, Anglesea 2011 D. macrantha ssp planchonii, Anglesea 2011 D. macrantha ssp planchonii, Anglesea 2011 D. pygmaea, Anglesea 2011 Edited October 7, 2011 by Fredders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredders Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) And here's some photos of native orchids in flower that grow in the same areas as the CP's and make the field trip even better. Cheers Steve Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) Caladenia venusta (White Spider orchid) Caladenia tentaculata (Spider Orchid) Caladenia clavigera (Spider Orchid) Diuris orientis (Typical form) Diuris orientis (Yellow form) with D. auriculata in the background. Glossodia major (Waxlip Orchid) Leptoceras menziesii (Rabbit Orchid) Leptoceras menziesii (Rabbit Orchid) Plumatochilus tasmanica (Plumed Greenhood) Prasophyllum elatum (Tall Leek orchid) Pyrorchis nigricans (Brown Beaks Orchid) Edited October 7, 2011 by Fredders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Looks like it was a rewarding day out! Beautiful orchids, and especially like the colours on that sleepy aberrans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInactiveMoth Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm afraid that while the sundews are pretty, I'm captivated by the orchids, so nicely photographed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff 1 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 these orchids are 'sublime' . have you some infos on them or some link to the australian orchids ? jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 these orchids are 'sublime' . have you some infos on them or some link to the australian orchids ? jeff Try this one- http://www.retiredaussies.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Cornish Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks for posting your field trip photos. I'm totally in agreement that while those Drosera are stunning those Orchids are simply breathtaking, easpecially some of the earlier ones. Regards Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Rohrbacher Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Nice species, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Great report! Those orchids are stunning. Edited February 21, 2018 by kisscool_38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredders Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks guys, when they're in flower the orchids are stunning and we're lucky to have so many of them growing near or side by side with Cp's. Credit must be given to Sean and Kyrill for their knowledge and taking me to see these plants. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimscott Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Beautiful photography! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meizwang Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 still looks pristine and wild-glad to see the habitat down there is still relatively untouched! Nice orchid shots too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Earl Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Steve, the Drosera are mighty interesting but those orchids are gorgeous. Thanks for posting mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prized Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 What a very nice mix of wonderful colours!! I'm quite envious of you trip!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stairs Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) A stunning range of plants and photographs; thanks for sharing. Having just moved to Melbourne, I'm excited at the prospect of seeing some of these myself in time. Cheers, Alastair. Edited October 12, 2011 by Stairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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