Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi at Hazelbrook and Lawson – 18 March 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

After finding a lot of good fungi and slime moulds out at Springwood the previous day, I thought it may be worthwhile visiting the waterfall tracks south of Hazelbrook and Lawson a but higher up the mountains. I found some … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 17 March 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a long and interesting day looking for and photographing fungi and slime moulds at Springwood. It was quite rewarding – I found a fair bit of fungi out. If anything my trip was a bit ambitious. I walked … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Sydney Olympic Park – 16 March 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a a day at Sydney Olympic Park, mainly photographing birds. It was fairly quiet when I arrived. There were not too many interesting birds in the large pond at Bicentennial Park, and not much happening at the Wreck … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 15 March 2020

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Dave Noble

The weather was again forecast to be poor, so I decided a local walk could be the best plan. I caught a bus to earl wood and then walked down to Wolli Creek Regional Park. I first walked upstream along … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 13 March 2020

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join Liz for another day hunting for fungi at Birdwood Gully at Springwood. We were on the lookout for some special fungi we had seen last year – in particular a beautiful pink coral fungus, and … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon – 12 March 2020

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

A few more canyons have been opened. This included some near Mt Wilson, so Bob and myself headed up the Mountains with the intention to visit Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon, and then continue down part … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Slime Moulds at Ferndale Park – 11 March 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Ferndale Park to check on the progress of the fungi there. I was hoping recent rain may have increased the fungal abundance – but when I arrived, things were not too special. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the local bird group for their monthly early morning survey along the Greenway – between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. Taverners Hill Station is high above the ground level – and the height provides a good … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 10 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham was leading another walk along the coast for the National Parks Association of NSW. This one was in Kamay Botany Bay National Park and was from Cape Solander to the Cape Baily Lighthouse and back the same way. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Nature Walk – 8 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a repeat of the walk I did on 19 February. I started at Thornleigh Oval, and walked down the Great North Walk track to Browns Waterhole and then exited to Eastwood via Terrys Creek. The Lane Cove River … Continue reading →

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