Author Archives: Dave Noble

Oatley Park Photo Walk – 3 April 2019

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning at Oatley Park on a photographic walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. We were also fortunate to have Melina from the Oatley Flora and Flora Conservation Society join us … Continue reading →

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Some Birds at Hazelbrook – 2 April 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was visiting my sister and her husband at Hazelbrook, and was able to join there my other sister. While enjoying their hospitality I was able to photograph some of the Eastern Spinebills that visit their garden. We also  did … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 31 March 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to check out the fungi. There was a reasonable amount out. Here are some more photos –

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Newington Armory – Fungi – 30 March 2019

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting visit to the Newington Armory part of Sydney Olympic Park with The Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. The group had been invited there to conduct a fungal survey. The habitat was mainly open woodland. A range … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – Fungi and Slime Moulds – 29 March 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a very rewarding trip down Sassafras Gully – starting from the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road, then down to Glenbrook Creek and out via Magdala Creek and Fairy Dell. There was a reasonable amount of … Continue reading →

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Shame – Cooks River Birds – 28 March 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Dave Noble

I got home early from my Lane Cove fungi walk, so later that afternoon I cycled down to the Cooks River, with my camera to see what birds were out. At the Boat Harbour, I soon spotted two tawny Frogmouths … Continue reading →

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Fungi of the Lane Cove Valley – 28 March 2019

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Dave Noble

I did short walk down part of the Lane Cove Valley looking for fungi. On this occasion, I started from Thornleigh, walked out to Thornleigh Oval, then down the Great North Walk Track to Devlins Creek, then walked out to … Continue reading →

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Middle Head Walk – 27 March 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant and interesting walk from Taronga Zoo around the harbour on the Coastal Track to Middle Head. It was led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. As well as Brian and myself, there … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park Coastal Track 25-26 March 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a solo photographic walk along the Coastal Track in Royal National Park. I started the walk from Otford and finished at Bundeena. On this trip, I concentrated on photos near the rock platforms south of Burning Palms. These … Continue reading →

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Birds at Landing Lights Wetland and Tempe – 24 March 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant few hours cycling out to Barton Park and visiting the Landing Lights Wetland. Not that many birds were out. The usual birds were there – Black-winged Stilts and some White-faced Herons. No Avocets this visit. I … Continue reading →

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