Tuesday 8th July 2025

Tuesday 8^th July

SHE SAID:

Geoff & I headed out for Coolinup NR. I thought we might be too early for the ‘Esperance” Wispy Spider, but NO, we were in luck. I have seen them on the 28th June one year, in one location, but they haven’t ever returned there! It was a lovely surprise.

Kathy joined us a couple of hours later, keen to see them too. We saw 7 different orchids today; we were very happy. Geoff bailed to get back for his lunch, so Kathy kindly took me around & back to Castletown around 3pm, just before the rains came!

"Esperance" Wispy Spider (not the official name)

Mosquitoes

South Coast Donkey

Brittle Snail & Robust Snail

HE SAID:

We managed to park the car virtually adjacent to some spider orchids this morning, pleasing Varena greatly. Our other wanderings showed potential, so I guess we'll be back in a few weeks to see what has developed.

There was barely a drop of rain on the air as I did my stuff around the garage and van in the afternoon, but when Varena walked in through the front door it poured down about 5 seconds later. Excellent timing on her part!