Author Archives: Dave Noble

Lane Cove National Park Fungi – 28 June 2026

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to a particular spot in Lane Cove National Park to see if any more Parrot Waxcaps had appeared. When I arrived, I found the ones I had seen on the previous trip had all fallen to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 27 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had time to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon, to see what fungi was out.  I did not find a real lot, but what I did find was quite nice. Here are some photos – Hygrocybe aurantipes

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The Greenway Bird Survey – 27 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

In the morning, I took part in the bird survey along The Greenway – Dulwich Hill Section. It was cool and the birds were a bit quiet. Here are a few photos – Rainbow Lorikeets

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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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