A new baby Little Wattlebird fresh out of the nest is keeping mum and dad busy. A Willie Wagtail has commandeered the back verandah - these confident birds with their scolding chatter also have quite a lovely repertoire of songs, as do the bird bath regulars, the Golden Whistlers. Quite a few Crimson Rosellas around taking advantage of plentiful grass seed and there's one pair that run the gauntlet of a very touchy father wattlebird to visit for a daily munch on lavender flowers. Spring also brings a variety of tiny flowers These Wax-lip Orchids (Glossodia major), also known as 'parson-in-the-pulpit', are a native orchid that emerges here in September. They are reputed to be quite fragrant. The wattles have all but finished flowering now but there are a few late bloomers. Dense acacia shrubs provide a safe haven for small birds, especially those with defences such as the Knife-leaf Wattle and Prickly Moses. There's been a good amount of rain this month which is great for the block as we move toward the hotter weather. With nearly everything in bloom, (the Callistemons are always last to flower), September is my favourite month here.
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