Author Archives: Dave Noble

More Fungi at Chatswood – 15 July 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Chatswood to get a progress update on the fungi. I first visited Ferndale Park, then walked to nearby Blue Gum Reserve (Blue Gum Creek), and then later walked down the Lane Cove River to see … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Walk – 13 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

A very pleasant day walking around the tracks of Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay. I was joined by Valerie, Sue B and Sue W. Showers had been forecast, but none fell while we were walking or having lunch. We … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Fungi and Orchids – 12 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

After a bit of hesitation about where to go for a walk, I decided to catch a train to Thornleigh, then walk down to the Lane Cove River and follow it as far as Browns Waterhole, then exit via Terrys … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 11 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

I enjoyed an interesting morning at Tempe with the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time, and for the first time, I joined the group surveying at the Reserve rather than the wetlands. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 10 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

After a nice cafe lunch in Dulwich Hill with Roger and Digi Dave, I joined Digi Dave for a bird photography session at Barton Park. It was reasonable quiet while we were there, and the light was not the best … Continue reading →

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Bronte to La Perouse Walk – 9 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had walked all the section of the coast from Bronte to La Perouse. Bob suggested this as the next stage of series of Sydney coastal walks (we had done the walk from Kurnell … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 8 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

in the afternoon, after helping with the Greenway Bird Survey, I decided to walk down the Two Valleys Track, along Wolli Ck, from Bexley North to just below Turrella. In the first part of the track, I did not see … Continue reading →

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Greenway Birds – 8 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

An early morning start to meet the others from the Inner West Environment Group doing the monthly bird survey along the section of  The Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawtorne Light Rail Stations. I arrived at the 7:30 meeting time. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Birds – 7 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

After visiting some fungi sites, I made my way down the Lane Cove River to see the nesting pair of Osprey. On the way to the park where their nest is, I had to negotiate  a short section of cliff … Continue reading →

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More Fungi at Chatswood – 7 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

I plan to spend a full day in the Chatswood area, visiting two sites to look at fungi in the morning and then to walk along the Lane Cove River in the afternoon to see the Ospreys.  For the fungi, … Continue reading →

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