First greenhoods on Murrua Trail : August 25 2023

Finally got last week's investing post out. Pottered around for a while at home. Did get out on the bike after lunch to check an orchid location a friend shared

First up is the greenhood the wallaby had trodden on in the last week - it is now open - blunt-tipped greenhood

Two flowers open and 3 more buds of pterostylis curta

Budding orchid in grass next to the old age home lower down than I normally walk - saw two

Sun orchid not quite fully open down that side

Probably the one my friend saw. Looks like thelymitra ixioides without spots. Not checked column photos to be sure

Close up

Back to main track - a few more sum orchids open - new on the left

The main attraction from last week is now fully open with all buds open

Side on

Close up for that column comparison

Patersonia iris and then I headed down the side trail

Hibbertia - so many variants too

First time opening this season

Pink wax flower

In the track steps- hairy spike tells me this may be caladenia alata

This one too. They are known here

Flying duck orchid bud - counted 3 in this spot and one further down

Pink wax flower or white form of boronia- not sure

This is a caleana bud - leaf highlighted

Sun orchid from last week just opening on the way back

Peek inside

Walked a different section back looking for waxlips - found a nice cluster in a new spot

Caladenia glossodia

A few different shades from purple to pink

Twins on a sandy base

Kept going down that side of the powerlines instead of on the path - got this new opener there

Close up - thelymitra ixioides

Back on the Murrua Trail close to the houses another

Stopped for a pee. Right there was this glossodia - going pale - maybe the first stage of closing

Back to bike park area where the greenhoods are is a section for pink sun orchids - 5 plants and 2 budding

Good recce ride seeing 2 new buds for the coming week or so.

Dinner: My wife came home from Cabramatta with fresh snapper. My job to cook. Simple dish with onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, a little wine and chicken stock. Make a broth - slot in the whole fish for 5 mins a side. Stir in fresh basil and serve with pasta or mash

Trade action: Bought ADYEN.AS - could not help myself after 40% drop last week

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