Sunday, November 13, 2011

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk 7


Some of the plants around the lighthouse, anyone know what this is?



This is the lonely grave next to the lighthouse. It is the grave of the first keeper George Mulhall, struck by lightning when he went outside to get some firewood. His son, the next keeper was also struck in later years but not fatally.
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6 comments:

  1. JulieNovember 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a great place to be buried. I took a very similar walk up to the lighthouse a few years ago. Just astounding views and beauty.

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  2. JulieNovember 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    No idea of the name of that plant ... looks like a variety of banksia ... Joan will know.

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  3. JimNovember 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    It does look like some sort of Banksia. Top shot.

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  4. WinsomeNovember 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I'm thinking grevillea. Nice series - I'm adding this to my list of walks to do this summer.

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  5. Joan ElizabethNovember 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I am fairly sure it is an Isopogen (Drumsticks). As it happens I have posted one on BMJ today. I think yours might be the narrow leafed version whereas mine is the broadleafed version.

    Mind you I am just a beginner at flower identification.

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  6. PeterNovember 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Thanks for the plant id, good choice Joan!

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