Wildlife of the South West - Some Photos

[Nero Egernia]

When I have the spare time and weather's permitting I've been doing a fair bit of wild-flowering. I'm still going through the photos and identifying species, but here's a few samples. The fact that the south-west has been named a global diversity hot spot makes identifying species a little difficult. Let me know if you wish to see more. Most of these photos are of native flora. They're not reptiles unfortunately, but I find the plants that comprise the ecosystems in which the reptiles come from to be just as interesting and beautiful!



Two different habitats within the same nature reserve.


Daviesia cordata.


Kennedia coccinea.


Billardiera heterophylla or Sollya heterophylla. This species produces edible fruits. Most people dislike the taste, but I don't mind them.


Bossiaea linophylla.


Daviesia incrassata.


Acacia pulchella.


Leucopogon verticillatus.


Conostylis setigera.

And below are some shots of native fauna.


Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens). This male is in the process of acquiring his truly splendid breeding plumage. This photo was not taken in the bush.


South-western Crevice Skink (Egernia napoleonis). This individual's a fairly good climber considering it only had three legs.


South-western Crevice Skink (Egernia napoleonis).

 

[Sheldoncooper]

Nice work

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[pinefamily]

Great photos, Oshkii. As always.
Keep them coming.

 

[MANNING]

The fairy-wren is a good catch Kayla.
Little birds are always super quick and gone before I ever get the camera together. (As always) Would like to see more when you get the chance

 

[Ashleyyedwards7]

Beautiful photos. Love the fairy wren, and those flowers are stunning. Would love to see more.

 

[BrownHash]

Great photos @Oshkii. If you're interest in an excuse to get out into the bush in Western Australia, there is a bio blitz coming up out at York? Its run by the Wheatbelt NRM and involves a bit of fauna work and botanical stuff. Details are at http://wheatbeltnrm.org.au/bioblitz17 .

I haven't been to one personally, but I've heard they can be pretty good. They have experienced zoologists and botanist so yoy can always pick there brains to learn stuff.

 

[Nero Egernia]

Great photos @Oshkii. If you're interest in an excuse to get out into the bush in Western Australia, there is a bio blitz coming up out at York? Its run by the Wheatbelt NRM and involves a bit of fauna work and botanical stuff. Details are at http://wheatbeltnrm.org.au/bioblitz17 .

I haven't been to one personally, but I've heard they can be pretty good. They have experienced zoologists and botanist so yoy can always pick there brains to learn stuff.

Thanks BrownHash. I'll have a look into it. Looks like it'll be a lot of fun.

 

[Nero Egernia]

A bit overdue, but here's some more photos. Starting to see some reptile activity now.




Some more habitats within the same nature reserve.


Dampiera alata.


Conospermum caeruleum.


Isopogon formosus.


Gompholobium ovatum.


White Spider Orchid (Caladenia longicauda). One of the more common orchids to be found. For the orchid fans, I have a few more species that I've photographed, just haven't gone through them yet.


Bobtail Lizard (Tiliqua rugosa ssp rugosa).


Bobtail Lizard (Tiliqua rugosa ssp rugosa).


Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens). Almost a true blue.


Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus). This cheeky fella occasionally attempts to prey on my quail. Thankfully he can't get to them. First time he didn't take off when I came out with the camera.

 

[Foozil]

Amazing photos...

Please more orchids, I'm an orchid fanatic!!

 

[Bluetongue1]

Another beautiful set of photos really well done! Thanks Oshkii.

I was over east one time trying to get my twin sister’s Lovebird to eat through the wire of its cage. Next second a Brown Goshawk landed less than half a metre away, eyes fixed on the Lovebird. When I turned my head to see it, it looked at me and just sat there. After half a minute or so I shooed it off. Amazing how brazen they can be if they think there is a meal to be had.

 

[kankryb]

Great pics and that is one nice shingleback