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Far South Forest Life

Since 2010 my home has been in a small patch of forest studying the fungi and surrounding ecosystem. Looking for fungi has only made me further appreciate the intricacies and beauty of nature, and I aim to share some of my insights with you through this nature diary.

Slime mould and a giant Tasmanian Springtail

Far South Fungi

Nov 20, 2022
1 min

Slime mould and a giant Tasmanian Springtail

Exploring rotting logs deep in the forests of southern Tasmania reveals exciting finds such as a giant blue Springtail feeding on slime mold

Things you find whilst looking for mushrooms #2

Far South Fungi

Mar 6, 2022
1 min

Things you find whilst looking for mushrooms #2

Walking around the backyard the other day, so much life going on. 1st March 2022. Juvenile Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo calling, Twin...

Spotted-tailed Quoll - Dasyurus maculatus

Far South Fungi

Feb 16, 2022
2 min

Spotted-tailed Quoll - Dasyurus maculatus

Every now and again on the property, I come across something beautiful and sad all at the same time. Today I came upon an injured, but...

Giant Summer Fungi in Tasmania - Bolete 'Stephen'

Far South Fungi

Jan 26, 2022
1 min

Giant Summer Fungi in Tasmania - Bolete 'Stephen'

During the warmer months, and usually after a bit of rain, you may see a great variety of robust fungi appearing in Tasmania - including...

Visit to the Old Mill - Franklin, Tasmania aka Castle Forbes Forest

Far South Fungi

Jan 23, 2022
3 min

Visit to the Old Mill - Franklin, Tasmania aka Castle Forbes Forest

'rainforest species can be seen as the old tram track leads into the myrtle forest, surely one of the closest of such forests to...

Mycophagy and Amanita umbrinella (group), the Australian Umber Amanita

Far South Fungi

Dec 18, 2021
10 min

Mycophagy and Amanita umbrinella (group), the Australian Umber Amanita

Observed mycophagy by a wallaby, of Amanita umbrinella, the Australian Umber Amanita.

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