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Tempe Bird Survey – 11 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. As usual, after meeting up, the group splits into two, with one group surveying at Tempe Wetlands and the other Tempe Reserve. This time. I joined the group at The … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 10 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning at Sydney Park looking at the birds. This visit I was by myself. I was hoping to get some better photos of the Dollarbird (if it was still around) – particularly flight shots. The Dollarbird … Continue reading →

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Callan Park Visit – 9 March 2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had visited Callan Park a few times during the lockdown (see here and here), and had noticed some interesting old engravings in some of the rock outcrops near the bay. Bob was keen to visit the park, and he … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 8 March 2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for an enjoyable few hours wandering around Sydney Park looking for birds. Here are some that we spotted –

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Vaucluse to Camp Cove – 6 March 2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast, and so Sue suggested a walk from The Grumpy Baker at Vaucluse to Watsons Bay and a stop off at Camp Cove for a swim. Well – the walk was quite short, but suitable … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds at Birdwood Gully – 5 March 2023

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dave Noble

The previous Sunday I had visited Birdwood Gully at Springwood, and I decided on a followup trip. Again I was concentrating on fungi and birds. First, some of the fungi I found.

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 4 March 2023

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to take part in the field study at Bola Creek in Royal National Park with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. As well as members and visitors, we were joined on this field study … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – 2 March 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the National Parks Association Walk at Sydney Olympic Park, led by Brian Everingham. While we were at the park, we observed good range of birds. Here are some. These were all seen at or near the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 1 March 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours at Sydney Park at St Peters, wandering around with my camera. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 28 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

Valerie and Sue were keen to see if any fungi was out at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. They invited me to join them. There had been some quite good rain during the month, but it had been a … Continue reading →

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