Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Birds – 12 April 2024

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to Springwood with Sue and we visited Birdwood Gully to see what the fungi would be like after the recent rain. After good falls of rain, you expect the fungi to be abundant a few days later. … Continue reading →

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Goochs Crater Walk – 11 April 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob was back from a New Zealand holiday, and suggested a walk to visit Goochs Crater. We were hoping to see it still full of water after the recent heavy rain event. I had seen some photos taken recently on … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 10 April 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. The weather had turned quite cold – and this resulted in not that many birds being active. Particularly at Taverners … Continue reading →

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Fungi Kingdom Talk Online

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

Back in March, I gave a presentation on “The Magic of Fungi” via Zoom to the Southern Sydney Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW. The talk was recorded and is now online on YouTube –

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 9 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was able to take part in the Mudlarks monthly bird survey along a section of the Cooks River. With then end of daylight saving, the group now meets at 7:30 am on the Lang Street Footbridge. This month, the … Continue reading →

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Cockatoo Island and Newington Armory – 8 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association of NSW for a visit to two heritage sites in Sydney Harbour – Cockatoo Island and Newington Armory. In the party was Brian, Valerie, Sue, Vivienne, Suzanne and myself. … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Long Reef – 7 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent another day at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve on the Northern Beaches. I was after more photos of raptors. In particular Ospreys. They turned out to be the only raptors I saw. There were no Sea Eagles, or Kestrels … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 6 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

The day and evening before had been very wet. But I woke up to fine morning – so I headed down to the Cooks River for a walk, and to see what birds were out. The path along the river … Continue reading →

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Visit to White Bay Power Station – 4 April 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had been wanting to visit the old White Bay Power Station for a while now since I heard it had reopened to the public. My friends Valerie and Sue were also keen to make a visit. It seemed good … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and Sydney Park – 3 April 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I visiited Barton Park in the morning and Sydney Park later in the afternoon. My last visit to Barton Park had been a short one – and a very quiet one. There were very few birds, and no unusual ones … Continue reading →

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