Foxes Lair November Highlights
• The orchid season and mass flower display has almost finished, but some October flowering species may be hanging on if we have had a wet spring, particularly the triggerplants.
• The western part of the Banksia Trail, and the flat spot north of the Claypit (look for Leopard Orchids in early November in good seasons) will have the greatest number of wildflowers.
• Blue Dampiera eriocephala and yellow Common Popflower on the Breakaway Walk.
• The Valley Loop tends to be cooler in the daytime with wildflowers persisting longer
• Enjoy the wildflowers on a leisurely ride on cycle trails. Take care as these trails are also for walkers.
• The tracks are great for a walk or cycle in the early morning and evening. There is a good chance of seeing kangaroos at this time.
• Check out flowering mallees at the Arboretum.
• Bobtail skinks and monitor lizards (also called racehorse goannas) come out as the day warms up. Snakes are rarely seen and are not a threat unless you go into the bush looking for them. Be sure to keep dogs on a leash to stop them chasing wildlife and disturbing snakes.
• It is a nice spot to have breakfast or take dinner and watch the sun go down. Kids particularly like the Claypit and the Arboretum picnic area (climbing rock, bush cubby and tree swing).
For wildflowers at this time download the booklet below
• The western part of the Banksia Trail, and the flat spot north of the Claypit (look for Leopard Orchids in early November in good seasons) will have the greatest number of wildflowers.
• Blue Dampiera eriocephala and yellow Common Popflower on the Breakaway Walk.
• The Valley Loop tends to be cooler in the daytime with wildflowers persisting longer
• Enjoy the wildflowers on a leisurely ride on cycle trails. Take care as these trails are also for walkers.
• The tracks are great for a walk or cycle in the early morning and evening. There is a good chance of seeing kangaroos at this time.
• Check out flowering mallees at the Arboretum.
• Bobtail skinks and monitor lizards (also called racehorse goannas) come out as the day warms up. Snakes are rarely seen and are not a threat unless you go into the bush looking for them. Be sure to keep dogs on a leash to stop them chasing wildlife and disturbing snakes.
• It is a nice spot to have breakfast or take dinner and watch the sun go down. Kids particularly like the Claypit and the Arboretum picnic area (climbing rock, bush cubby and tree swing).
For wildflowers at this time download the booklet below
| November Wildflower Booklet |
NOVEMBER
Other spots
The wildflower season has almost finished and it is often too hot to walk during the day. However opportunities remain for bush experiences.
See endangered marsupials at Barna Mia Nocturnal Animal Sanctuary : Friday, and Saturday (except for public holidays
• Best daytime picnic spots are Railway Dam,Yornaning Dam, and Old Mill Dam.
• Go on a numbat, echidna and bird spotting drive through Dryandra Woodland
• Consider a an evening or break of day climb to see the sunrise/ sunset from Yilliminning Rock. Check out the stunning red-flowered Kunzea plants growing in cracks in the rock.
The wildflower season has almost finished and it is often too hot to walk during the day. However opportunities remain for bush experiences.
See endangered marsupials at Barna Mia Nocturnal Animal Sanctuary : Friday, and Saturday (except for public holidays
• Best daytime picnic spots are Railway Dam,Yornaning Dam, and Old Mill Dam.
• Go on a numbat, echidna and bird spotting drive through Dryandra Woodland
• Consider a an evening or break of day climb to see the sunrise/ sunset from Yilliminning Rock. Check out the stunning red-flowered Kunzea plants growing in cracks in the rock.