Author Archives: Dave Noble

More Birds at the Cooks River – 27 May 2016

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a short afternoon bike ride along parts of the Cooks River Cycleway, and I took my camera in case any birds were out. At the Boat Harbour, I noticed a few cormorants were in the bird refuge. As I … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Bronte to Maroubra – 25 May 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a short walk along a very nice section of the Coastal Walkway between Bronte and Maroubra in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. I got up early and caught a train to Bondi Junction and then walked down to Bronte in … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 23 May 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

I had a spare day, and thought another visit to the zoo would be worthwhile. It was – the day was very pleasant. It is interesting to note that on different visits, different animals are active. So there is always … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 22 May 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a nice bike ride along the cycleways of the Cooks River visiting some of the wetlands and photographing the birds. The first place  I stopped was Gough Whitlam Park. The I cycled to TheLanding Lights Wetland at Rockdale. … Continue reading →

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Cape Banks Walk – 20 May 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dave Noble

Interesting. Mt Banks last post, Cape Banks this one. This was a short, late afternoon walk from La Perouse to Cape Banks in Botany Bay National Park. I like the rock formations, their textures and patterns, on the platforms on … Continue reading →

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Mt Banks Traverse – 18 May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a midweek walk with Bob. We both had the traverse along the side of Mt Banks on our short lists for a while. I am not sure who first completed this traverse as a bushwalking trip. It links … Continue reading →

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Nature at the Cooks River – 17 May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a short visit to the Cooks River. I was on my bike and on my way home when I stopped at the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetland to what was about. On the visit before with Digi Dave, … Continue reading →

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Bola Creek Fungi – 15 May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Noble

During the week I had given a talk to the Menai Wildflower Group about fungi and their importance and this was followed by a field trip to Bola Creek on the Sunday. Digi Dave also came along. I was initially … Continue reading →

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Donkey Mountain Walk – 13 – 14 May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant two days spent at Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley. The mountain lies within Gardens of Stone National Park. It is not a large mountain but its top is a maze that you can easily … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 12 May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had inspected the fungi in Sassafras Gully and thought it about time to make a visit. I had been away in Tasmania and was not sure how dry it had been. I found the … Continue reading →

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