Author Archives: Dave Noble

Sassafras Gully Fungi – 8 April 2019

This was another interesting trip to Sassafras Gully to observe and photograph the fungi. This time I started first down Fairy Dell and Magdala Creek and returned via Glenbrook Creek and Sassafras Gully Creek and the track to Sassafras Gully … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 7 April 2019

I spent an enjoyable afternoon, cycling along the Cooks River to Tempe and then towards Botany Bay with a long stop at Barton Park. I had my camera with me to photograph birds. At The Boat Harbour, I spotted one … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Ck – 6 April 2019

This was an interesting morning spent at Wolli Creek, surveying the fungi, with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group, and also the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. We met at Girrahween Park, at Earlwood, and then divided into two groups. One heading … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 5 April 2019

It was forecast to be a wet day. More “occasional showers” rather then heavy rain. I thought a morning visit to Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve to photograph the birdlife could be good. A fair number of birds were out … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 4 April 2019

Coachwood Glen is probably one of the best locations in the Greater Sydney area to observe fungi. It is located near Blackheath, under the escarpment on the road to Megalong. Its sheltered location means that is retains moisture pretty well. … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Photo Walk – 3 April 2019

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

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

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

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

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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