Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi Along the Lane Cove Valley – 2 July 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

Here is a selection of fungi that I found along the Lane Cove Valley – on a walk from Thornleigh to Macquarie Park. I followed the Great North Walk track from Thornleigh Oval as far as the De burghs Bridge, … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 1 July 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an amazing day of bird photography in the Northern beaches area. The main bird I photographed were Eastern Ospreys. I caught a B-line bus to Warriewood and walked to one of the sporting fields near Narrabeen Lagoon where … Continue reading →

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Moffitt Celebration Day – 30 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was able to attend a celebration day at Lithgow organised by Janine Kitson for the Gardens of Stone Alliance and the Colong Foundation to pay tribute to the life and work of Vern and Joyce Moffitt. The Moffitts were … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 29 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon at Barton Park photographing the birdlife. It was a good day for raptors. I cycled there, and first visited the Landing Lights Wetland. It was quiet. The quietest I have ever seen it. No ducks, … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 28 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day at Bola Creek in Royal National Park with Digi Dave looking for and photographing fungi. A reasonable amount was out. Not as much as I had been hoping for – since the area had had … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park and Ospreys on the Lane Cove River – 27 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had an interesting day in the Lane Cove Valley. I started out at Ferndale Park at Chatswood, where I checked out the fungi. Then I continued down the track along Swaines Creek to the Lane Cove River and then … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Birds and Whales – 26 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day out at Malabar Headland National Park. It is whale watching season, and I ddi see quite a few whales. I also saw that both Peregrine Falcons were around – it must be their breeding … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Ck – 25 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

Back from Tasmania, I was keen to check out the local fungi. It seems there had been some rain while I away. My first visit was to Wolli Ck. On this visit I caught a bus to Earlwood, walked down … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Birds Near Ulverstone 9 – 23 June 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

While I was visiting my sister and brother in law, I took the opportunity to photograph some of the local birdlife. Many of these birds were photographed in their yard, others were photographed on the coast near their place at … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – The Overland Track 15 – 20 June 2019

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to join my sister Alicson, for a walk along The Overland Track. Her husband, Shane, was originally coming along as well, but a knee injury not long before the walk, meant he would be … Continue reading →

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