Author Archives: Dave Noble

The Discovery and Naming of Tiger Snake Canyon

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

Recently, while I was in Tasmania, a friend, Keith Maxwell, had been asking about the history of Tiger Snake Canyon. Keith had been on the trip where we had found the canyon back in 1977 and we tried to remember … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 4 August 2023

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

On our previous outing to Malabar Headland, with Sue, we had only a brief glimpse of one of the Peregrine Falcons. So we were keen to have another look. We decided to make this an afternoon visit, and met at … Continue reading →

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Bonnie Doon Walk – 3 August 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen to revisit Bonnie Doon at Katoomba for a better look. We had both visited the area twice recently – the first trip being a reconnaissance to see if we could find the old tracks, and … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 August 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I met Sue at Maroubra Beach and we walked out to look for the Peregrine Falcons. As far as the falcons were concerned it turned out to be a very quiet day – … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 31 July 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had put a Bundeena to Marley walk on the walks program of the National Parks Association. I had been on a recent walk with Sue on that same route, but we were both keen for another visit to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 30 July 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

After coming back from Tasmania, I was keen to see if there was any local fungi. Most areas of Sydney seemed to have received very little rainfall in recent weeks, but the gauge at the Marrickville Golf Course had measured … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Castra Falls – 27 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was the last of my Tasmanian Fungi outings. I travelled with my sister to Castra Falls in the Nietta locality south of Penguin. Like previous excursions, the fungi was a lot poorer than previous visits, but we still managed … Continue reading →

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Birds near Ulverstone 21 – 27 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

While staying at my sister and brother in law’s house at West Ulverstone, I took a few photos of the local birds – both in their garden and at nearby locations. Here is a selection  of photos –

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Raptors near Braddons Lookout 25 – 26 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was great to spend some time at and near Braddons Lookout near Ulverstone. The lookout is above the Forth River and seems to be a good place to observe raptors – in particular Wedge-tailed Eagles. My sisters were visiting … Continue reading →

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Visit to Tasmazia – 24 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

This day was something different – a visit to Tasmazia – a theme park with a collection of mazes to walk through and a miniature village – Lower Crackpot. I was joined by my two sisters and another friend, and … Continue reading →

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