August 20, 2010 09:57 by
AndrewThe Silver Wattle in flower is our flag bearer for Spring. It is one of the most dramatic displays in Australia's temperate forests for us and animals. The tree is a feast for the eyes with the abundant flowers and a huge range of animals cash in on the bounty.
Locally in the Forest Gallery the male Satin Bower Bird is using it to decorate his Bower and the Red-browed Finches grab the flowers in their beaks and use them as a performance prop to impress a potential mate.
Check out the fun and games that's sure to be going on over the next few weeks.
Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle Flowering in the Forest Gallery Photo: Andrew Kuhlmann Source Museum Victoria cfbe9b42-2029-45ca-a021-f53de92ef925|2|5.0