Michael Keogh

Unido: 06.feb.2019 Última actividad: 06.oct.2024 iNaturalist

I’ve had a life-long fascination with all aspects of the natural world. Unfortunately my career choices precluded me from enjoying the outdoors as much as I would have liked. However, outside of working hours I spent a lot of time beachcombing, snorkeling, fishing, foraging for mushrooms and hunting. Ferals like rabbits and deer were my chief quarry.

Since my retirement I’ve developed a particularly keen interest in native orchids but I also have a soft spot for butterflies and moths. Nevertheless nowadays all life forms are fair game for my camera.

I majored in Zoology at the University of Melbourne, where I also studied Botany and Genetics.

I enjoy seeing others’ records of their finds and will suggest an identification if I think I can help. If I make a mistake it isn’t because I’ve been flippant. And I'm always grateful to those who generously assist with identifying my observation records.

My profile picture shows the heart of an Eastern Spider-orchid (Caladenia orientalis) flower. That particular plant was the first spider-orchid I discovered during the first of my many wanderings through the Wonthaggi Heathlands in 2016. It's a lone plant and is situated some distance from the main, mostly-caged colony. It’s still going strong today.

Go your own way, tread lightly and happy hunting.

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