Author Archives: Dave Noble

Looking for Aboriginal Art on West Head – 7 June 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was a wet day, so Bob and myself decided to do a walk on West Head in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park to continue our quest looking for Aboriginal engravings. Many of these engravings are very faint – and easier … Continue reading →

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Quarantine Station Walk – 6 June 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had recently heard a talk on the history of the Quarantine Station on North Head by archeologists Greg Jackson and Pam Forbes. They gave this presentation to the South Sydney Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW, and … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Fungi – 5 June 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was a return visit to spot I had already been twice previously to look for Parrot Waxcaps (members of the Gliophorus psittacinus group). On the last visit, I had seen  one, but had found six on the first visit. … Continue reading →

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Fungi, Orchids and More at Wolli Creek – 4 June 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

After more recent rain, I decided to check the status of fungi along Wolli Creek. I checked out areas near Bray Avenue, and then walked all the way downstream to Jackson Place, then walked over the hill and down the … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Orchids at Birdwood Gully – 3 June 2024

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had a very pleasant day with Sue and Valerie at Birdwood Gully at Springwood. We travelled up together by train and after a coffee stop, we were soon walking down the track. The rain at Springwood in the recent … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sydney Park – 2 June 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

On my way back from Ferndale Park, I decided to stop off at Sydney Park and see if any new stinkhorns had appeared after the recent big fall of rain. I had visited the park a few weeks earlier and … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 2 June 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

During the afternoon and evening of the day before, a Saturday, around 100 mm of rain and fallen in Sydney. The Sunday forecast looked a lot better, so I set out for Ferndale Park to see how the fungi was … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 1 June 2024

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

Saturday was a very wet day – with close to 100 mm of rain falling. But the rain came later in the day, and the bird survey along the Dulwich Hill section of the Greenway went ahead as usual. (Note … Continue reading →

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Blackheath Walks – Bennetts Gully and Wallace Steam Engine – 30 May 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested a walk to visit Bennett Gully at Blackheath. So after parking at the Hat Hill carpark, we set off along the ridge up to Hat Hill and beyond out towards Bald Hill. A lot of the way … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 29 May 2024

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had a few hours spare in the morning, so I made a visit to get an update on the fungi at Wolli Creek. I only had time to check out the area around Girrahween Park – downstream to the … Continue reading →

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