Author Archives: Dave Noble

Local Birds and Fungi – 11 May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was a very wet day. The fungal survey at Ferndale Park had been cancelled. When I woke up, it was far too wet to contemplate going to the Tempe Birdos survey, so I slept in. Later when the rain … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 10 May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

After a great day, the day before at Springwood, I thought it would be worthwhile heading down Sassafras Gully on the south side of Springwood to see how the fungi was there. I found a fair bit out, but not … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 9 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

After finding good fungi at Wolli Creek the day before, I thought it would be worth heading to Springwood to see what ws out in Birdwood Gully. Looking at weather forecasts – it looked like them mid mountains would be … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I headed to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph any fungi that may be out. I only had time to visit small section of the Park – around Girrahween Park – and then down to the climbing … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the Greenway Bird Survey – surveying along the Hawthorn Canal. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and then heads north. Here are some of the birds we saw – New Holland Honeyeater Noisy … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk in Dharawal National Park – 6 May 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was set to join Brian Everingham and party for a walk in Royal National Park, with the National Parks association of NSW – but with a flooded causeway at Audley, and the road into the park from Waterfall being … Continue reading →

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Ferndale Park Fungi – 5 May 2025

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another short trip, to look for fungi between squalls of rain. I was keen to head back up to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to look for fungi, but it was a bit difficult getting up there. There was a lot … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 4 May 2024

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Back home from Tasmania, I was keen to head outdoors and look for fungi. There had been a fair bit of rain in the greater Sydney region lately. But the rain was still around, and I had to make the … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Goat Island Reserve – 27 and 30 April 2024

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was visiting my sister and brother in law in Tasmania, I made two visits to the coast near their house. They live close to the Goat Island Reserve – a beautiful section of the north coast of Tasmania … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Bird Photos – 26 April – 1 May 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was in Tasmania, I took some photos of birds around my sister and brother in law’s house at West Ulverstone, along the nearby coast at the Goat Island Reserve, and also at the Don Reserve at Devonport. But … Continue reading →

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