Comments on: Season of mists

Season of mists

Tarrama — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:01:15 -0800

The Moon mating of the coral has begun. So it's time for a little Autumn magic. The fagus is turning, our devils are beginning their mating marathons and our fat little fairies have all the jumpers they need. The Scribbly Gum website celebrates some of nature's seasonal events in Australia.

By: Pretty_Generic

Pretty_Generic — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:07:28 -0800

I picked the wrong day to take my sponge into the bath. I need another bath.

By: Pretty_Generic

Pretty_Generic — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:13:37 -0800

Those fagus(es) are beautiful.

By: thomcatspike

thomcatspike — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:15:30 -0800

Knitted tux.

By: Eekacat

Eekacat — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 18:06:29 -0800

Very interesting and very beautiful. I think fall is my favorite time of year. Thanks for the links Tarrama.

By: BT

BT — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 18:36:34 -0800

Great Devil page -- nicely horrible Tasmanian devil warning sounds.

By: canoeguide

canoeguide — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:01:52 -0800

fagus is the genus that Beech trees belong to (the ones with the smooth silver bark that everyone carves thier names in). I'm just saying.

By: Tarrama

Tarrama — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:31:55 -0800

fagus is the genus that Beech trees belong to Apparently its a "Nothofagus gunnii" or "false beech" canoeguide and is now thought to be more closely related to the Birch tree although its origins and close relatives are still uncertain. I find it amazing that the Fagus hasn't changed in 35 million years. Especially considering when these trees are destroyed by fire, they can take up to 1000 years to recover.

By: plep

plep — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:51:09 -0800

Thanks, Tarrama. This is what I most miss about Australia. :)

By: plep

plep — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:55:22 -0800

This is interesting - a site on indigenous weather knowledge from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.