These cylinders of sand were found in Hattah/Kulkyne NP in sandy areas. They look like dog droppings but are pure, clean, partially solidified sand that has been brought up from below. Under each pile there is a hole about as wide as a man's thumb. Possibly a casting of an underground dweller.
Zizina sp. on Reichardia tingitana beside the Murray River in Neds Corner, NW Victoria. October 2020.
@fionamurdoch Same again please Fiona, as previous observation. Thanks, Tony.
@fionamurdoch Your welcome opinion please. Thanks so much. Tony.
@fionamurdoch Hello Fiona, I wonder if you would be kind enough to offer your valued opinion please. Thanks Tony D.
@dylan_butcher
Dylan, here is another Aster that's giving me trouble. Hope you can help.
Cheers, Tony D.
Not uncommon in this area. There will be more around
Foliose Lichen on drying sand in Bulloak woodland along Benetook Ave, Koorlong south of Mildura, Victoria. October 2020.
Sighting and photos (c) jdbbirder.
Field Notes - One bird flew up from the ground out of dense grass.
Dense stands of this were growing from a dry lake bed at Hattah Kulkyne