Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds and Fungi at Nurragingy Reserve – 23 March 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Valerie and Sue. It was mostly fine during our visit – except for a storm during the morning. It was relatively quiet when we arrived. We looked along … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 21 March 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Wolli Creek Regional Park. The group met at Girrahween Park and then proceeded downstream along the track seeing what fungi was out. Here is a selection of … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 20 March 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Chatswood to see what fungi was out in Ferndale Park. I think I expected more fungi to be out than I found, but at least there was some.

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Aboriginal Engraving Sites Near Kariong – 19 March 2026

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

A lot of Aboriginal rock art is very difficult to discern in normal conditions. It helps to have a low light source – eg early morning or late afternoon sunlight (and some people use artificial light sources held at a … Continue reading →

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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 17 March 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I suggested walk to Sue – from Watsons Bay to The Gap and then walking along the Coastal Path south and then seeing how far we would get. I met Sue, and her friend Neville at Circular Quay and caught … Continue reading →

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A Bit Dry at Bola Creek – 16 March 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had suggested a trip to visit Bola Creek in Royal National Park to see what fungi was out to Valerie and Sue. Valerie was happy to drive down, so we set off. But it turned out to be quite … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 15 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, so it was nice to return and then find the local Ospreys were still around in numbers. When I arrived, I observed four Ospreys. Two perched in trees a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and Along the Cooks River – 14 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time, I joined the group surveying at Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw in the wetlands and their hinterland.

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 13 May 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

Ramaria sp.I travelled up to Springwood by train with Sue and Valerie, and after a coffee stop at a local cafe, we headed  across the other side of the highway and down the track from Boland Avenue to Birdwood Gully. … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art on the Central Coast – 12 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob, Doug and myself headed up to the Central Coast to look at some Aboriginal art sites. We ended up visiting four places – the first near Kulnura, then the Howe Aboriginal Place. Next to Sommersby Falls and then to … Continue reading →

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