Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Birds – 16 March 2021

After seeing a lot of the pink Clavaria sp, Coral Fungus out yesterday in Terrys Creek, I thought it would be worth looking for it in Birdwood Gully at Springwood. This was the spot where my friend, the late Liz … Continue reading

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Terrys Creek and Lane Cove River – Fungi and Birds – 15 March 2021

This was an afternoon walk from Eastwood, down Terrys Creek, then I went down the Lane Cove River a bit, and back up, and continued to Devlins Creek and up that to Epping. I was mainly on the lookout for … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Walk – 13 March 2021

I had been to Tempe in the morning, but was keen to get out again. The weather forecast was not that good for the next few days, so I thought it best to take advantage of good weather while it … Continue reading

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Tempe Bird Survey – 13 March 2021

The second Saturday of the month is the time for the Tempe Birdos to meet at survey the birds at Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve. The group meets in the open area near the bottom pond of Tempe Wetlands – … Continue reading

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Back to Sydney Park – 12 March 2021

I was able to spend a few hours at Sydney Park in the afternoon. When I arrived however, I was a bit worried as there was a big storm nearby. I consulted the rain radar ands that it was to … Continue reading

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Walking Near Clarence – 11 March 2021

A wet day was forecast, so not good weather for canyoning, so Bob and myself decided to do a bushwalk instead. We decided to go to the Clarence area and do a walk where we could find plenty of caves, … Continue reading

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 10 March 2021

In the afternoon, after the Greenway Bird Survey, I headed with my bike to Sydney Olympic Park. I went by train to Strathfield North and then cycled down to the Mason Park Wetlands. I didn’t see any notable birds there, … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 10 March 2021

I joined the Greenway Birdos for the monthly bird survey along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station. This survey, we … Continue reading

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 9 March 2021

It was the time for the monthly Mudlarks Bird Survey along the Cooks River. The group meets at the north side of the Land St Bridge on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 am (in summer, 7:30 am … Continue reading

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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights – 8 March 2021

After my early morning visit to Sydney Park, I decide to spend the rest of the day near South Head. I caught a train to the Quay and a ferry to Watsons Bay. Then after fish and chips for lunch, … Continue reading

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