Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 17 June 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Dave Noble

Two days earlier, I had met Meg, who was collecting waxcaps for the herbarium at Ferndale Park. She invited me to join her on another collecting trip at Sassafras Gully at Springwood. The weather forecast was not that good – … Continue reading →

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Lots of Fungi at Bola Creek – 16 June 2020

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Dave Noble

I visited Bola Creek again to see what fungi was out. I walked down the Couranga Track from Waterfall and returned the same way. During my visit I found a fair amount of fungi out, including many species of waxcaps. … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Chatswood – 15 June 2020

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day at the Chatswood area looking for and photographing fungi. I started at Ferndale Park, and then after lunch, I haded to Blue Gum Creek and checked that out. Both areas were quite good. At Ferndale … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Fungi – 14 June 2020

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day wandering along a section of the Lane Cove Valley and Terrys Creek looking for fungi. I started off at an area I had found some nice waxcaps – what I think are Parrot Waxcaps –Gliophorus … Continue reading →

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Fungal Survey at Wolli Creek – 13 June 2020

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc for their first field study since the lockdown which was held at Wolli Ck Regional Park.  This survey was also a joint activity with the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. The group met … Continue reading →

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Coachwood Glen Fungi – 12 June 2020

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting day spent at Coachwood Glen at Blackheath with Liz, looking for and photographing fungi. We found a reasonable amount out. Here are some of the waxcaps –

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Lower Blue Mountains Walk – 11 June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting bushwalk with Bob in the Springwood area. We started off down one of the tracks to Sassafras Gully. On the way down, we diverted off the track briefly to looks at an old stone cross. This … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 10 June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

After the early morning bird survey, I sent the rest of the day visiting Ferndale Park at Chatswood to check out the fungi. I found a fair bit, including quite a few waxcaps. First, here are some of the waxcaps … Continue reading →

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Greenway Birds Survey – 10 June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another early morning bird survey. This time with the Greenway Bird Group surveying the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. Thissection of the Greenway follows Hawthorne Canal. Here are some of he birds we spotted –

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Visit to Malabar Headland National Park – 9 June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

After taking part in the bird survey with the Mudlarks along the Cooks River, I walked to Hurlstone Park Station and travelled by train and bus to Maroubra Beach. I then went out into Malabar Headland National Park. Its a … Continue reading →

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