Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Bicentennial Park – 5 May 2018

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting and enjoyable day at the wetlands at Bicentennial Park photographing the birds. Here are some of my photos. I managed to get a good sequence of a pelican catching and swallowing a fish – 

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Coachwood Glen Fungi – 3 May 2018

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

After returning from the magnificent fungi that were out in Tasmania, I was keen to see some local fungi. I had been talking to Liz from the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc about a Blue Mountains trip, and we decided … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fagus and Fungi Walk 18 – 29 April 2018

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Dave Noble

I was fortunate to enjoy a fine walk on the Central Plateau of Tasmania. The route was – Lake Bill, Lake Myrtle, Mt Rogoona, Lake Meston, Junction Lake, Cloister Lagoon, Chalice Lake, Cathedral Mountain, Mersey River, Overland Track, Windy Ridge, … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Out and About in the North West 14 – 17 April 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had travelled to Tasmania to do a walk across the Central Plateau. Roger, a good friend was also on his way to Tasmania, taking his car across with him on the boat, and in a few days we would … Continue reading →

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Long Reef and Curl Curl – 9 April 2018

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day wandering along the coast from Collaroy to Curl Curl. I was mainly interested to see what birds I could spot – and I did see a reasonable number. I walked down Collaroy Beach and … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an excellent morning down on the Cooks River – between Wardell Road and Canterbury Road. I cycled along the cycleway – on both sides of the river and had my camera handy. Here are some of what I … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 7 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

This visit to Wolli Creek was a field activity of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. It was open to members of the group as well as members of the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. We met at 10 am at … Continue reading →

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Dharawal Nature Reserve Walk – 6 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. As well as Brian, there were Allen, Ken, Suzanne, Esther, Gary, Bob, Derek and myself on  the walk. We first did the short walk … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 5 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another trip down Sassafras Gully to look for and photograph the fungi and slime moulds. On this trip, I went down via the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road and returned via the Wiggins Track. A … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 4 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had a quick walk down the Two Valleys Track between Bexley North and Turrella looking for fungi and any orchids that were out. It had been quite dry and so there was not so much fungi out.

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