Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Tempe – 12 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

I was originally planning to attend a field activity at Bola Creek in Royal National Park held by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group, but that event had been cancelled – due to forecast rain on the day, and also a … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 11 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited the zoo, and since the forecast was for it to be cold and windy, I thought the zoo could be a good venue. Even on a windy day, parts of the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 10 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

After returning recently from Tasmania, I was keen to check out one of my local areas – Sassafras Gully, at Springwood for fungi. Coachwood Glen had been very dry the week before, and that is usually a much moister place … Continue reading →

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Out and About at Oatley Park – 9 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent and very pleasant day at Oatley Park with Digi Dave. We walked along many of the tracks at the park and spent most of our time photographing the birds. One highlight was spotting an Eastern Spinebill. Here are … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 6 May 2018

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

Another enjoyable day observing and photographing local birdlife. I cycled down to the Cooks River and then along to the Boat Harbour. Quite a few Cormorants were around, but I started watching a Striated Heron. It seemed to be ready … Continue reading →

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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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