Author Archives: Dave Noble

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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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 29 April 2025

I made visit to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to photograph the fungi. I found a reasonable amount out. Here are some photos – Microglossum viride Microglossum viride and Clavulinopsis amoena

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Forest Path Walk – More Fungi – 28 April 2025

Walking friend Judy had suggested a walk on this day, and I suggested the Forest Path in Royal National Park could be good. The weather was not too kind – we did have some light rain, but we had a … Continue reading

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 27 April 2025

A few days earlier, I had done a bird trip in Wolli Creek Regional Park. Now, I was keen to visit the park again to see how the fungi was going after recent rain. I found a reasonable amount out, … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 26 April 2025

I attended the local bird survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. Rain was threatening, and we did have some light drizzle. Perhaps this was why it wa a bit quiet compared to previous surveys. Here are some … Continue reading

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