Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi and Birds at Sassafras Gully – Springwood – 27 January 2022

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

Four days earlier I had been on a trip down Birdwood Gully on the north side of Springwood and the fungi as well as the birdlife had been quite good. So I was keen to head back and this time … Continue reading →

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Water Dragon Canyon – 26 January 2022

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a nice day spent canyoning in the Blue Mountains with some old friends. We headed up to Mt Wilson and then headed down to the Wollangambe River and crossed it, and then entered  Water Dragon Canyon. This took … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park and Cooks River Birds – 25 January 2022

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was good to catch up with Valerie and Sue for a nice day out – the morning spent at Sydney Park, then to Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River for lunch and a look a for a few … Continue reading →

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Visit to St Thomas’ Church – 24 January 2022

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was for me an unusual trip – a visit to a church to take some photographs for an old friend, Keith. He was after some photos of some items displayed inside the church for publication he is working on … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Birds – 23 January 2022

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was early for fungi to be out, but there had recently been quite good rain, so I headed up to Springwood. The forecast was for more rain – so I headed down the closer and shorter Birdwood Gully rather … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and the Cooks River – 22 January 2022

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dave Noble

In the morning I had taken part in a local bird survey, but I was keen to get out again, so in the afternoon I cycled along the Cooks River out to Barton Park and back. And I took my … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 22 January 2022

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to take part in the Greenway Bird Survey. The group met outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am and then slowly walked around the loop looking for birds. Just before we set … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 21 January 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day out at Oatley Park with Valerie. On our visit we looked for fungi and birds. We ended up walking a lot of the trails and tracks in the park. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Omicron Canyon – 20 January 2021

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dave Noble

It has been a while since I have done some exploratory canyoning. I know I am getting older and slowing down, but probably the main reason is a lack of resource. I have spent many years exploring remote creeks looking … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Visit – 19 January 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Dave Noble

With wet weather forecast, I decided to head out for a short afternoon trip. I went to Sydney Park and had a nice wander around. The highlight for me was spotting the family of Tawny Frogmouths. I had been watching … Continue reading →

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