Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi at Mill Creek – 10 May 2025

I attended the field study held at Mill Creek with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group. Mill Creek is an interesting and beautiful place on the Hawkesbury River, and within Dharag National Park. Because of its location, the fungi is often … Continue reading

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More Aboriginal Art Sites on Kings Tableland – 8 May 2025

Bob and myself travelled back out to Kings Tableland to look at some more Aboriginal art sites. We found most of the sites we were after, but they were not as impressive as the ones seen a week earlier, but … Continue reading

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 7 May 2025

After finding some great fungi at Ferndale Park the day before, I decided to head up to Springwood and see what fungi was out now at Birdwood Gully at Springwood. Sue joined me. It turned out the fungi was not … Continue reading

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 6 May 2025

Some nice fungi is starting to appear at Ferndale Park at Chatswood. I visited the park in the morning, but could’ve spent a lot more time there. Here is some of the fungi that was out –

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Another Visit to Oatley Park – 5 May 2025

A group of friends that normally walk with Brian Everingham on his NPA walks, decided to visit Oatley Park, as Brian was overseas, so not around to organise his usual walks. In the group were Judy, Sue, Deb, Derek and … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Birds Survey – 4 May 2025

A friend from the Greenway Birdos, Chris, invited me to take part in a bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park, along a section of the Two Valleys Track between Girrahween Park and the Flying Fox Camp, and back. We … Continue reading

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Birds at Long Reef – 3 May 2025

I made another visit to Long Reef, again with the principal aim of photographing the local Ospreys. I had a reasonable day. There were plenty of Ospreys, but they were not that active compared to other visits. When I arrived … Continue reading

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Aboriginal Art Sites on Kings Tableland – 2 May 2025

Bob and myself travelled up to Kings Tableland to look at a number of Aboriginal art sites. Most of these were in caves on the side of a fairly remote ridge. But the walk was well worth it – as … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 1 May 2025

I made a short morning visit to Wolli Creek to photograph fungi. Not that much was out, but I did find some of interest. Here are some photos –

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Fungi and Orchids at Birdwood Gully – 30 April 2025

I travelled up to Springwood with Sue and we headed down to Birdwood Gully to see what fungi we could find. After recent rain, I was quite hopeful that a lot would be out, but we were a bit disappointed. … Continue reading

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