| Hi everyone,
I saw some Double-barred finches in the long grass at Palmerville Heritage Park, Giralang today, and I was told that some of the grass is an invasive weed called Phalaris. Can anyone tell me the full species name of this weed (is it "minor"?) and is it a staple food resource for small seed-eating birds, like finches? I am concerned that the removal of this weed from wetland sites could be a double-edged sword for animals that have become reliant on it.
Cheers, Beth. ~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr Beth Mantle H: 02 6287 7860
M: 0407 174 427
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