Author Archives: Dave Noble

Tempe Bird Survey – 13 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. After meeting at the wetlands, I joined the group surveying Tempe Reserve. While the participants were gathering, I photographed this juvenile Australasian Grebe in the first pond at the wetlands … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds – 12 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another afternoon trip to Barton Park. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 12 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

After seeing the great fungi at Bola Creek the day before, I thought it worth having a look along Wolli Creek. I went to Earlwood and set off from Girrahween Park, first walking upstream a bit beyond Paperbark Creek. I … Continue reading →

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Forest Path and Bola Creek Walk – Orchids and Fungi – 11 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I once again joined a walk of the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. This time we went around there Forest Path in Royal National Park and then had a look for fungi along Bola Creek. On … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds (Again) – 10 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

On my previous two trips to Barton Park, I had been successful in photographing one of the Australian Spotted Crakes at the Landing Lights Wetland. But the photos had been poor – taken looking into the light. I decided an … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 10 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was time for the monthly bird survey along The Greenway – between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. At Taverners Hill Station – it was nice and sunny, and a lot of the small birds were active. Including … Continue reading →

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Jibbon Walk – 9 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined a group from the National Parks Association of NSW for a walk from Bundeena to Jibbon Headland and then circuit around the headland and back to Bundeena for lunch at the club. The walk was led by Brian … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 8 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was  keen to have another look at the fungi at Springwood, and so decided to visit Birdwood Gully again. Conditions were reasonable, but it was starting to dry out. And there was some fresh fungi. Walking down the track … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Walk – 7 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I went on an afternoon walk down the Cooks River to look for birds. I took my camera. My first stop was at the Biddle St Waterhole. On previous trips, there had been a Sacred Kingfisher there. No sign of … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 6 May 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was on a Fungi Survey at Ferndale Park – part of the activities program of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. Members and visitors met at the end of one of roads near the park – and we were … Continue reading →

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