Author Archives: Dave Noble

Claustral Canyon – 11 February 2016

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains with Bob for canyon. I had suggested visiting Claustral Canyon as I had not been down it this canyon season. Bob was happy to visit it too, but we had a forecast for afternoon … Continue reading →

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Leura Forest – Fungi and Slime Moulds – 10 February 2016

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dave Noble

After seeing good fungi at Sassafras Gully at Springwood on recent trips I thought it worthwhile to head higher up the mountains and see what was out. So I headed up to Leura by train and walked the short distance … Continue reading →

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Forest Island and Bola Creek – Nature Walk – 9 February 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant morning walk organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. On the walk was Brian, Esther and myself. We started walking around the Forest Island Loop. This is a pleasant easy graded walk … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – More Fungi and Slime Moulds – 7 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dave Noble

Atli, a nature photographer, on visit from Iceland, was keen to see the fungi in Sassafras Gully and had invited Gemma and myself to join him. We started from the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road. We soon … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 6 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dave Noble

I was heading to a meeting at Bardwell Park, so I combined this with a walk down Wolli Creek along the Two Valleys Track – from Bexley North to Turrella. I was mainly looking for fungi – but there was … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Nature Walk – 5 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dave Noble

After finding some nice fungi and slime moulds in Sassafras Gully at Springwood, I thought it would be worth taking a walk down the Lane Cove Valley. I did indeed find a lot of Nature on display. I caught a … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Sassafras Gully – 3 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

After recent rain, I thought it worthwhile to return to Sassafras Gully to record some of the fungi and slime moulds. in 2015, I began a project of regular visits to the gully for fungi photography and I intend to … Continue reading →

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Canyon Grades – Quality and Difficulty

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

Here is a list of fairly popular sandstone canyons giving what I think is grading for quality (1 – 5 with 5 highest quality) and technical difficulty (E = Easy, M = Medium, H = Hard)

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Landing Lights Wetland – A Visit on World Wetland Day – 2 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had organised a visit to the Landing Lights Wetland in the Rockdale area for the National Parks Association to mark World Wetland Day. I joined his party. This wetland is just within the Cooks River Catchment. I had … Continue reading →

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Bowens Creek Canyon – 31 January 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

After visiting Hole in the Wall Canyon the day before, Dan was keen to visit Bowens Creek – South Branch on the Sunday. I had visited this canyon, not that long before, so suggested we enter it part way down … Continue reading →

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