Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wolli Creek Fungi – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the morning bird survey along the Greenway, I decided to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon to see what fungi was out. I walked along the Two Valleys Track between Bexley North and Turrella. Lycoperdon perlatum Tremella … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The weather was cool, and perhaps due to that there was not that much birdlife about this time. Here are some photos. Rainbow Lorikeet

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Historic Audley Horse Troughs Reinstated – 27 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Back in August 2026, Bob and myself had visited two historic horse troughs that had been removed from their original location in Royal National Park and dumped at the NPWS tip at Artillery Hill. We had hoped that heritage items … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art Near Maroota – 26 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob, Doug and myself headed out to Maroota to look for some Aboriginal art sites we had recently heard about. On earlier trips we had visited several engravings sites in the Maroota area. This trip, we were hoping to find … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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Fungi Along Magdala Creek – 24 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day in the Blue Mountains at Springwood with Sue and Valerie. We travelled up by train, and after a coffee stop, we headed down Magdala Creek via Fairy Dell. I was interested in seeing what fungi … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Nurragingy Reserve – 23 March 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Valerie and Sue. It was mostly fine during our visit – except for a storm during the morning. It was relatively quiet when we arrived. We looked along … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 21 March 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Wolli Creek Regional Park. The group met at Girrahween Park and then proceeded downstream along the track seeing what fungi was out. Here is a selection of … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 20 March 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Chatswood to see what fungi was out in Ferndale Park. I think I expected more fungi to be out than I found, but at least there was some.

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Aboriginal Engraving Sites Near Kariong – 19 March 2026

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

A lot of Aboriginal rock art is very difficult to discern in normal conditions. It helps to have a low light source – eg early morning or late afternoon sunlight (and some people use artificial light sources held at a … Continue reading →

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