A profusion of Puffins
On a recent tour of Wales, we stopped in at the small town of St David's, in the south-east, to take in a tour that guaranteed sighting...
Wildlife and humanity at Woy Woy
Spreading along the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney, Woy Woy and its surrounds are an interesting mix of nature and humanity. Three...
Winter Colour - Fungi in the Snowy Mountains
As the first snow falls on the higher peaks, there is a chill in the air above Talbingo, on the eastern side of the Snowy Mountains in...
Why live on a cliff?
Unable to enjoy the view, it is worth asking why some plants prefer living on cliffs. While not many plants occupy cliff faces (and some...
All seeing and all powerful – a bird’s eye view of Australia’s Capital
For much of the last two years, one of Canberra’s biggest celebrities has been hanging out in our front yard – Haig Park. His presence...
Dianella – Australia in the Andes?
We were descending into El valle Huaylla Belén (Amazonas District), high in the Peruvian Andes near the border with Ecuador. Looking up...
Welcome to The Plant Press
As a research botanist, a plant press is a simple, yet essential tool. This blog aims to provide news on botanical discoveries, natural...