Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 7 March 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting and pleasant walk from Bardwell Park to Turrella. I was on the lookout for fungi – but I also observed some birds. Not far down the track, I could hear some birds calling. They sounded like … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Oatley Park – 6 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Oatley Park with Digi Dave visiting the lookouts and the wetlands, mainly looking for birds to photograph. There were the usual Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Kookaburras and Rainbow Lorikeets around –

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Bulcamatta Falls Walk – 5 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast for my weekly walk with Bob. After some discussion, we decided that a visit to Bulcamatta Falls would be suitable given the weather. This was a place neither of us had been to. It ended … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – More Bird Photography – 4 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

The forecast was for some showers, so I did not want to go too far away. I decided a visit to Sydney Olympic  Park would be good. I did not see to many special birds on my visit. I only … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Walk – 3 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Last week I visited Eagle Rock in Royal National Park on a walk with the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. That walk was via the Curra Moors. Now – I was on another of Brian’s walks … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nerriga – 29 February – 1 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable weekend at a property on the Corang River near Nerriga. I had gone down with friends to celebrate an important birthday. I also managed to grab a few photos of the many birds on the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 28 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Dig Dave and myself spent an interesting day at Bola Creek in Royal National Park looking for and photographing fungi. We found a reasonable amount out. It was good to see a fair amount of coral fungi out. Here are … Continue reading →

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Looking for New Canyons – 27 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

With the current situation post bushfires with most National Parks still closed and very few canyons open, it was time to look for some new canyons in the non burnt out areas. I had stored away a few possibilities. Creeks … Continue reading →

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Back to Sydney Park – 26 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Like the afternoon, the day before, I made another late trip to Sydney Park. This time I was a bit more successful. Persistence paid off. I finally saw my first Crake – a Bailon’s Crake (Spottless Crakes have also been … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Slime Moulds at Birdwood Gully – 26 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Birdwood Gully at Springwood, to look for fungi. There was not a huge abundance of fungi out, but I did manage to find some nice fungi and slime moulds. Here are some of the fungi … Continue reading →

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