BERWICK, VICTORIA

I love spending time at the Old Cheese Factory. It’s a great spot to just unwind—there’s always something to see, from beautiful flowers to interesting sculptures. It’s one of those places that’s perfect for a slow stroll and a bit of me-time.

Here are red flowers and wooden wheels for Becky’s Simply Red Challenge, some Public Art for Natalie’s Challenge and some other flowers for FOTD and for Floral Friday.

This was actually the first time I really took a proper look at the public art scattered around the grounds. They add a lovely rustic charm to the place and feel like a perfect blend of local creativity and nature.

The Powerful Owl signage says:

The Powerful Owl is the largest owt in the world. The owl is often seen within the woodlands and creeks in City of Casey. The owl feeds on rabbits, possums, and rodents. In many areas the owl is endangered due to poisoning from toxic baiting of it food source.

Fun fact: The powerful owl can reach up to 67cm tall for males and 58cm for females.

The Bilby signage says:

The Bilby is an iconic Australian marsupial, instantly recognisable by its long-pointed snout, long ears, soft grey fur and striking black and white tail. Bilbies are burrowing marsupials that live on the ground. They are highly adaptive and can survive in harsh environments.

The word “bilby” comes from the Aboriginal language Yuwaalaraay, which means “long nosed rat”. Bilbies are endangered due to habitat loss, climate change and competition with other animals. Their lifespan is typically 6 to 10 years

Bilbies are about the size of a domestic cat, with males growing to about 50 cm

The Echidna signage says:

Short Beak Echidnas are present all over City of Casey and Victoria, both in suburban and regional areas.These fascinating creatures are insectivores that feast on ants, worms, beetles, and termites. Echidnas are protected in Australia, along with all native wildlife. Their lifespan can be up to 16 years.

These creatures are adept climbers and can scale fences or even climb trees. They’ve been recorded up to 2 meters high in a tree.