Category Archives: Nature Observations

It’s orchid time…and that’s not all

Posted on 14 September, 2026 by fobif

Spring! And it’s time to go and have a look around. In particular, orchids are coming out all over. A highlight: Castlemaine Spider Orchids are observable in the Monk area, in the area of walk 3 in FOBIF’s publication, 20 … Continue reading →

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Report on Kalimna walk Sunday 16th August

Posted on 17 August, 2026 by fobif

It seemed that everyone who turned up for our FOBIF walk today commented on how beautiful the day was – glorious Central Victorian sunshine and a BOM promise of 17O. So it was a happy crowd who gathered in Kalimna … Continue reading →

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Short walk on Mt Tarrengower (or Dharrang Gawa) report by Liz Martin

Posted on 20 July, 2026 by fobif

A large group set out from the side of Mt Tarrengower on a chilly, but sunny day yesterday for FOBIF’s annual ‘short walk’. Bernard and Deirdre Slattery led the walk ably assisted by our experts, including Christine Henderson on geology, Frances Cincotta … Continue reading →

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Bibron’s toadlets in Happy Valley

Posted on 13 April, 2026 by fobif

On a misty Saturday evening, 13 of us were led by Karl Just to a special spot in Happy Valley where he had installed some roofing tiles on the ground, perfect habitat for the Bibrons Toadlet. We had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Bibron’s Toadlet Field Trip Soon

Posted on 2 March, 2026 by fobif

Karl gave us a great insight into this ‘Fascinating little critter’. We learnt how we can use citizen science to protect its habitat which will give this endangered species a greater chance of survival. Today’s rainy day was the perfect … Continue reading →

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