Spotted sun orchids (Thelymitra ixioides) in open grassland near Genoa, VIC. Flowers on this impressive sp. are much less temperamental then many other local sun orchids and are often still open well into the afternoon (which is handy for photos!) #orchids#ozplants#spring#inthefield#Australia

Early spring roadside orchids out near Mallacoota, VIC this week. Only a few scattered plants in flower at this spot but still worth stopping the car to see spotted donkeys, waxlips + several Caladenias (dusky & white fingers) growing close together. #orchids#inthefield#ozplants#biodiversity

First duck orchid of the spring starting to take flight near Genoa, VIC. These large duck orchids (Caleana major) are fairly common around Mallacoota most years but usually more into Oct. Only saw the one early flower on the one plant this trip. #inthefield#orchids#ozplants#biodiversity

Small mosquito orchids (Acianthus pusillus) on the edge of Croajingolong NP, VIC. Very small flowers on these winter orchids - almost the same size as the actual mozzies in these parts ;) Out a little bit later than usual this yr in late June at this location #orchids#winter#inthefield#Australia

Coralloid fungi (Ramaria lorithamnus?) emerging from the forest floor on Genoa Peak, Croajingolong NP, VIC. Lots of winter fungi up and about in East Gippsland at the moment after recent rain. #Fungi#Winter#InTheField#EastGippsland#Biodiversity#Ecology#Photography#Nature

Epacris impressa (common heath) adding a splash of winter colour on Genoa Peak, Croajingolong National Park, VIC. Red, pink and white forms of this widespread species can often be found flowering close together at this location. #ozplants#winter#inthefield

A few small patches of bioluminescent ghost fungus (Omphalotus nidiformis) out at Corunna, NSW after recent east coast low rains. Took a couple of photos just before midnight under pale moonlight. #fungi#wildoz#ghostfungi#inthefield

Spiranthes australis (Austral Ladies Tresses) near Monga, NSW. A very widespread orchid in eastern AUS - generally a late-summer flowering species at this location but some plants can often still be seen into early autumn ... #orchids#ozplants#inthefield#biodiversity#summer#autumn

Site scouting for a new film project this evening - if this is going to be the summer office this year it's going to be a pretty good office ;) Mystery Bay / Eurobodalla NP, NSW. #inthefield#sitescouting#coastlife#summer

Morning flight over Eden, NSW with the cruise ship Disney Wonder docked in Twofold Bay. Eden used to look a bit more industrial than this with more large petroleum storage tanks and fewer luxury houses (and cruise ships!) in this view ;) #intheair#inthefield#coastlife#summer