When viewing the banksias notice the diversity of leaf shape, the varying colours of the flower-heads and whether the seeds are retained in the fruit cases. Banksia integrifolia var . Banksia ericifolia var . Swamp Banksia, near the rippling stream, has large leathery leaves and flower-heads shaded deep green when immature, changing through shades of green to cream then to a lovely chocolate colour. Note the large, charcoal-coloured fruit cases in the grey cones.
Banksia conferta var .
In the distance Banksia integrifolia var . Banksias are a great source of nectar for birds. Today colourful Eastern Spinebills, New Holland Honeyeaters and Red Wattlebirds are enjoying the nectar. Also the tiny blue Supurb Fairy Wrens are scratching about the soil litter for small morsels and a family of shiny black choughs are strutting about their acreage. There is just one plant still in flower.