What's Growing in Barrm Birrm
Early autumn is a quiet time in Barrm Birrm, but things are still appearing. This is new growth on a peppermint which had its head snapped off in a storm - that's the torn edge you can see in the top of the photo.
Cassinia
Cassinia is profuse on the lower slopes of Barrm Birrm, where it comes into flower in Spring
Currawong
The Pied Currawong is a large, mostly black bird, with a bright yellow eye. Small patches of white are confined to the under tail, the tips and bases of the tail feathers.
Bluebell Creeper - Billardiera heterophylla (Weed)
You'll find this gorgeous native climber at your local garden nursery, but when it gets out and about, it's hard to stop.
Sweet Pittosporum - Pittosporum undulatum (Weed)
This tree, a native of East Gippsland, has settled in properties along Gap Road. Its orange seeds are eaten by birds and possums.
Sallow Wattle - Acacia longifolia (Weed)
Undeniably a pretty acacia - bright green all year, and brilliant yellow flowers in Spring. Just not in the bush, where it shades out the grasses!
The lovely Cinnamon Wattle is flowering
What the Cinnamon Wattle lacks in bulk, it makes up in delicacy. It's out now in Barrm Birrm, and suddenly, it's everywhere, scattered through the lower slopes.