Author Archives: Dave Noble

Nurragingy Reserve – 17 March 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. Again, I was joined by Sue, and we had a  most enjoyable and interesting day. The day started off fairly quiet. We were looking for Pacific Bazas and Kingfishers. We did spot one … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 15 March 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the fungal survey with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc held at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. As usual, for the Bola Creek surveys, we had members of the Friends of Royal attend. There has been some … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon – 14 March 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob suggested visiting Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon at Mt Wilson as this weeks trip. A very hot day was forecast – so it would be nice to be in a canyon, and one that did … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey, and More Cooks River Birds – 13 March 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

The Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey was planned originally for the previous Tuesday, but wet weather saw it postponed to this Thursday. It was warm and muggy, but a lot better than the weather earlier. This month, the survey was … Continue reading →

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Historic Horse Trough at Camperdown – 12 March 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had some spear time while in Newtown, and decided to visit the horse trough in Camperdown Park. I had seen it before, but had not realised it was a horse trough, since the actual trough part of it had … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 12 March 2025

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

I took part in the early morning bird survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. At Taverners Hill Light Rail Station we noticed a flock of White-throated Needletails (A type of Swift) flying high overhead.

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Curra Moors Walk – 10 March 2025

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party for a very nice bushwalking trip in the Curra Moors of Royal National Park. Brian led the walk for the National Parks Association of NSW. The Curra Moors Track was closed for maintenance, so … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – A Few Birds – 9 March 2025

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was intending to do a substantial walk along Wolli Creek from Bexley North to at least Turella Reserve, but the weather was not the best – light rain, and very poor light for bird photography. And the rain kept … Continue reading →

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds – 8 March 2025

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Tempe Birdos’ survey in the early morning. This month, I joined the group surveying Tempe Reserve. After the survey, I walked par two the way home along the Cooks River and photographed a few more … Continue reading →

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Heritage Walk in the Lane Cove Valley – 7 March 2025

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob and Douglas for a very interesting walk in the upper parts of the Lane Cove Valley looking for two Aboriginal art sites. We set off from Cheltenham and followed a track at first. Then we left the … Continue reading →

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