Author Archives: Dave Noble

Barton Park Birds – 28 May 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I joined fellow Greenway Birders, Michael and Lennis, and headed to Barton Park. We spent the rest of the day there and observed a good range of bird species. When we arrived, we headed to … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 May 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Greenway Birdos for their monthly survey along the Waratah Mills section of the Greenway. The highlight this survey was probably being able to observe small flock of Spotted Pardalotes. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Back to Birdwood Gully – Fungi and More – 27 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

After an amazing trip to Sassafras Gully a few days earlier, I was keen to head back to Springwood and check out the gully on the north side. This was another very good outing. The train was late getting to … Continue reading →

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Pindar Cave Walk – 26 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob suggested a walk to the Pindar Cave in Brisbane Water National Park. It was a place he had never been to. I had visited it – but many many years earlier (over 40 years ago) and my memories had … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park, Blue Gum Reserve and the Lane Cove River – 25 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was an exact repeat of a  fungi walk I had done the week before. Like the previous walk, I visited Ferndale Park and Blue Gum Reserve at Chstwood, then walked down to the Lane Cove River and walked upstream … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 24 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was one of the best trips for finding fungi that I have done in recent years. I spotted a lot of very interesting fungi. On my way home I was literally quite astounded by what I had seen. It … Continue reading →

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Vale – Chris Collier

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

An old friend, Chris Collier,  passed away recently. He died after a long illness on 19 May 2022. Over a period of years, I did many trips with Chris and his partner Clare – mostly canyons or mountain biking trips. … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 22 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had been out on Malabar Headland, so I though I would make another visit to see what birds and whales were around. And it was one of the Sundays the eastern part of … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 21 May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was an activity of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc to survey the fungi in Wolli Creek Regional Park. on the day, we were also joined by members of the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. There had been a fair … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Orchids – 20 May 2022

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a nice trip to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to see what fungi was out. I found a good variety of colourful waxcaps and corals. I also found some orchids. Here is some of the fungi, staring with the … Continue reading →

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