Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wolli Creek Bird Survey – 5 July 2026

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended a bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park – from Girrahween Park to the Fly Fox Camp and back. It was relatively quiet – we did not see a real lot of birds on this survey, but we … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mill Creek – 4 July 2026

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Mill Creek in Dharug National Park, close to the Hawkesbury River. Here is a selection of photos –

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 3 July 2026

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was a short trip between showers to check out the fungi in Wolli Creek Regional Park. I did not visit a large area on this trip. I found green waxcaps in a number of spots, but I did not … Continue reading →

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Geometric Rocks and Yileen Spur – 2 July 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen on a walk out along the Yileen Spur that lies south off Bells Line of Road. In addition, we could also visit the Geometric Rocks. Nipper and Airdrie joined us. The weather was fine, but … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 July 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

With lot of good fungi to find lately, I had neglected another great place to visit at his time of the year – Malabar Headland. It offers raptors, whale and other sea creatures with a background of massive sandstone cliffs. … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 30 June 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

The day before, I had visited Sassafras Gully on the south side of Springwood. This day, I travelled back up to Springwood again and visited Birdwood Guly on the north side. I had visited this gully, not long before, on … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 29 June 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I thought that after recent rain, it would be worth a look down Sassafras Gully at Springwood to see what fungi was out. I used to visit this gully quite frequently in pst fungi seasons, and know good places to … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove National Park Fungi – 28 June 2026

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to a particular spot in Lane Cove National Park to see if any more Parrot Waxcaps had appeared. When I arrived, I found the ones I had seen on the previous trip had all fallen to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 27 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had time to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon, to see what fungi was out.  I did not find a real lot, but what I did find was quite nice. Here are some photos – Hygrocybe aurantipes

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The Greenway Bird Survey – 27 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

In the morning, I took part in the bird survey along The Greenway – Dulwich Hill Section. It was cool and the birds were a bit quiet. Here are a few photos – Rainbow Lorikeets

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