Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully Fungi – 26 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another day finding amazing fungi in Birdwood Gully at Springwood and then trying to document it with my camera. Here is a selection of photos of some of the fungi I found –

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Wattamolla – Place Name Errors

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Noble

On the previous Wattamolla Walk, I recalled an earlier walk, Brian Everingham, the walks leader, saying that that the feature marked on the current map and signposts as “Providential Point” is actually “Boy Martin Head”, and the real “Providential Head” … Continue reading →

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More Wattamolla Walking – 24 June 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Noble

On the previous whale watching trip to Wattamolla, I had thought about exploring some routes used by rock fishermen. And I suggested this to Bob, and he was keen to explore them too, and he researched some of the sea … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 23 June 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Noble

With unsettled weather, I have had to settle for short local trips between rain showers. I made it to the Cooks River for an afternoon wander with my camera. I met up with Sue and we had a pleasant time … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching at Wattamolla – 21 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

Wendy wanted to travel down from her home in the Blue Mountains to the city and see some whales. Valerie was also keen on a whale watching excursion, so we decide on a visit to the sea cliffs near Wattamolla. … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 20 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson. At present, the Mt Wilson road is closed to visitors due to an instability. We were fortunate to obtain special permission … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi and Orchids – 19 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had a few hours spare during the day, so made a trip to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph the fungi there. I did not find too much difference to my previous visit, although I did not visit the … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove National Park Fungi – 18 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another trip to a small part of Lane Cove National Park to see how particular fungi were going. These were the ones I was after – Gliophorus psittacinus group I did not spot any fresh ones, but the … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone Camping Trip – 16-17 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

Two friends, Roger and Ashley invited me on camping trip in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. We camped at a nice campsite in the headwaters of Carne Creek. The campsite was about two hundred metres from a fire … Continue reading →

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More Fungi in Lane Cove National Park -15 June 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Dave Noble

I wanted an update on how some of the fungi I had seen two days earlier in Lane Cove National Park was going. Walking into the park, I spotted this beautiful coral fungus growing right next to the bitumen road … Continue reading →

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