Author Archives: Dave Noble

Kurnell – Towra Point – Cronulla – 15 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day exploring some of the area near Kurnell and Cronulla. We started off by visiting the coast near Doughboy Head. This can be reached by a road that leaves the Kurnell Road just past the Desalination … Continue reading →

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Crayfish Creek Canyon – 14 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up the mountains for a day of canyoning. We had decided to revisit Crayfish Creek. I could remember many years ago visiting this creek on a trip with Bob. Bob could recall it too – he … Continue reading →

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Jibbon – Bonnie Vale Walk – 13 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent in the northern part of Royal National Park on a walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. I travelled to Bundeena by train to Cronulla and then the Ferry. … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 11 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since my previous visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside, so I thought I should visit the park again. I did not observe that many birds, but those I did see where quite interesting. On my … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon Photographic Trip 9 – 10 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

For a fair while I had wanted to do an overnight trip to Claustral Canyon. The extra time should allow for more photographic opportunities. Albert was keen to join me. We headed up Bells Line of Road in Albert’s car … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 8 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

After a great day down Birdwood Gully, I thought it may be worth visiting the nearby Sassafras Gully to see what fungi was out. Sassafras Gully has a lot larger area of suitable fungi habitat than Birdwood Gully, and I … Continue reading →

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Whungee Wheengee Canyon – 7 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another very hot day…. means another canyon. I was heading up the mountains with Bob and we decided to visit Whungee Wheengee Canyon near Mt Wilson. This is an attractive canyon, but many sections are difficult to photograph as it … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Birdwood Gully – 6 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was invited to join Liz and Gemma on a walk through Birdwood Gully at Springwood looking for fungi and slime moulds. There had been some recent rain in the lower Blue Mountains, but I was not all that hopeful … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Walking, Swimming and Birding – 5 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast. I was keen to get outdoors, but not looking for anything too strenuous. And some swimming would be nice. I ended up catching a B-Line bus to Mona Vale and then walking out to the … Continue reading →

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Looking for Fungi at Ferndale Park, Chatswood – 4 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to get out and look to see if any fungi was out after recent rain. Ferndale Park at Chatswood is not too far way and easy to get to. I caught a train to Chatswood Station and … Continue reading →

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