Wildflowers Morawa, Widimia Trail and beyond

28/08/2026

Thanks to our local flora and fauna enthusiast Nathan Edwards for these recent photographs capturing our Malleefowl at Koolanooka Springs area in the Shire of Morawa !
I have added a photograph of an unused nest taken at Canna a few years ago.
They are such incredible birds to see if you are in the right place at the right time !

The malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) is a stocky ground-dwelling Australian bird about the size of a domestic chicken. It is notable for the large nesting mounds constructed.
Instead of sitting on eggs, males build large mounds of soil and rotting leaf litter that act as natural incubators.
Malleefowl nest mounds are massive, measuring up to 5 meters (16 feet) across and about 1 meter (3.3 feet) high.
It is the only living representative of the genus Leipoa, though the extinct giant malleefowl was a close relative.
The malleefowl is considered to be threatened. Predation from the introduced red fox is a factor, but the critical issues are changed fire regimens and the ongoing destruction and habitat fragmentation.

📸 Nathan Edwards, August 2026

Morawa Visitors Centre

27/08/2026

Met some of the plants that belong to the Goodeniaceae family ..... these are a few examples
*Lechenaultia macrantha, commonly known as Wreath Flower
*Goodenia rosea commonly known as Murchison snow.
*Goodenia hassallii
*Dampiera species
*Scaevola spinescens
*Brunonia australis commonly known as Native Cornflower

27/08/2026

Guided Walk 27th August 2026.
Despite the much needed rain last night and a chilly start, the everlastings opened up for us !
Lots of fun and laughter with this super bunch and of course much discussions on plants with showing of photos!
But welcome back to Mike and Sarah who came on a walk with me last year 😍

26/08/2026

Nature's "watering can" happened last night !
With approximately 8mm of rain..... with more showers expected today and tomorrow 🙌
I'm sure our plants and the farmers are feeling some appreciation ☺️

26/08/2026

Showcasing photos from last month to present of our Wreath Flowers in the Shire of Morawa

Morawa Visitors Centre
Canna WA - Wildflower Country
Shire of Morawa

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25/08/2026

Guided Walk 25th August 2026.
A big group of 16 people and 1 dog 🐕 today!
Most endured 4km return walk in warm temperatures.... those who endured enjoyed seeing the Ant orchid, Kalbarri cowslips orchids, last of the Hairy stemmed snail orchids, and lots of Dainty Blue or Shy Blue orchids.
The Dainty Blue orchids are hard to find, so taught my walkers how to look for them, one lady was most delighted to find one on her own with a show and tell photograph 😀
Another interesting plant to show was the Rosy Bellida with its formation from a yellow button heads to turning pink.
The pink Schoenia and Rhodanthe's are fading but still putting on a show.
We need some rain ! The next 2 days is hopeful ☺️

24/08/2026

A privileged morning to photograph on private property.
Many thanks and appreciation to Helen Walter for sharing and showing her piece of paradise in the Shire of Morawa !
📸 24th August 2026

23/08/2026

A little personal insight to why I come back to Morawa to fill my heart ❤️

23/08/2026

Showcasing "White Road" Wreath Flowers 🌸
In the Shire of Morawa.
Photographed late this afternoon under a moody sky !
Absolutely ❤️
📸 23rd August 2026
Morawa Visitors Centre