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Raptors near Braddons Lookout 25 – 26 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was great to spend some time at and near Braddons Lookout near Ulverstone. The lookout is above the Forth River and seems to be a good place to observe raptors – in particular Wedge-tailed Eagles. My sisters were visiting … Continue reading →

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Visit to Tasmazia – 24 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

This day was something different – a visit to Tasmazia – a theme park with a collection of mazes to walk through and a miniature village – Lower Crackpot. I was joined by my two sisters and another friend, and … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Philosophers Falls – 23 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

The track to Philosophers Falls near Magnet in the Waratah area is a very good place to look for fungi. I have visited this area a number of time in the past and have been very happy with the fungi … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndene Reserve – 21 July 2023

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, after a visit to the Upper Natone Reserve, I was dropped off at Ferndene Reserve at Penguin, while my two sisters visited some of the local shops. I spent an interesting two hours looking for fungi. This … Continue reading →

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Fungi at the Upper Natone Reserve – 21 July 2023

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was in Tasmania, on a family trip, accompanied by my sister and brother in law (who live in the Blue Mountains) and we were visiting our sister and brother in law, who live at West Ulverstone. I was fortunate … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds – 18 July 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Dave Noble

I sent a few hours around the middle of the day at Barton Park looking for birds. It turned out to be a fairly quiet time. I did see a Brown Goshawk perched in a tree near the bend in … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 17 July 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Dave Noble

I headed out to Maroubra to join Sue, and then we walked out onto Malabar Headland to hopefully observe the resident Peregrine Falcons. As days go, it started off very quiet, but the afternoon was very good. As we walked … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 15 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the fungi field study at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson conducted by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. Despite very dry conditions, we found some interesting fungi. Most of the fungi we did find was … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 13 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Sue had suggested a walk in Royal National Park from Bundeena, down the Coastal Track to Marley and back. Fine weather was forecast, and it sounded like good idea. We met on the train to Cronulla and were soon boarding … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 12 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fairly short visit to Barton Park in the afternoon. This time it was relatively quiet – no raptors. But I did spot the Australian Spotted Crake – very briefly. The Crake suddenly appeared and paused for a second and … Continue reading →

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