Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Golden Dodder, a saltmarsh treasure

Posted on May 9, 2009 by David Tng

In saltmarshes, there is always something worth looking out for. I have written about one such plant, the Silky Wilsonia (Wilsonia humilis) in a previous post. When I went for a walk on the 11th of April 2009 at South … Continue reading →

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Marriots Falls walk

Posted on May 6, 2009 by David Tng

It was a busy and tiring week and I needed some fresh air. We (my partner and I) therefore made an almost impromtu decision to make a trip down to Marriots Falls this weekend Saturday. I had been on the … Continue reading →

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A focus on beauty, not on loss

Posted on May 4, 2009 by David Tng

Out of necessity, this post is going to have mild philosophical overtones as it points at an emotional journey I believe that most, if not all, naturalists take. As a naturalist there can be a tendency to want to focus … Continue reading →

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