Category Archives: Wildflowers

Visit to Oatley Park – 1 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a very pleasant day at Oatley Park. The highlight was a nice picnic lunch. Thanks to Valerie for bringing extra food! Here are some photos – View from Websters Lookout –

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More Aboriginal Art Sites near the Putty Road – 2 October 2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

In early September, Bob and myself had visited some great Aboriginal art sites near the Putty Road. We were keen to see more, and on this second trip were joined by Doug. On this trip, we walked along a fire … Continue reading →

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Spring at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens – 20 September 2025

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day with Sue and Valerie at the Australian Botanic Gardens at Mt Annan. Spring is a good time to see the magnificent flower display. It was a Saturday and quite crowded when we parked at … Continue reading →

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Mowlee Ridge Walk – 25 Aug 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. We walked down the Mowlee Ridge (on the Marley Firetrail), to just above Little Marley Beach in Royal National Park. Brian had led a … Continue reading →

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Wallumarra Track Walk – 18 August 2025

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended a walk that Brian Everingham organised for the National Parks Association of NSW. The plan was to walk along the upper, heath section of the Wallumarra Track in Royal National Park. But before that, we visited the south … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Fungi and Orchids – 9 August 2025

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided to make a visit to part of Wolli Creek Regional Park to see if any late season fungi had appeared after recent good falls of rain. I did not find much out. Gliophorus sp.

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Wolli Creek – Fungi and Orchids – 11 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

After being very disappointed at not seeing any reasonable fungi in Birdfwood Gully in the morning, I decided that when I got off the train at Central, I would catch a train to Turrella and walk along the Two valleys … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Orchids and Birds (But not much Fungi) – 11 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to Springwood with Sue for a look down Birdwood Gully. We were hoping to see some fungi, but very little was out, and most of what we saw was in very poor condition. But, there were quite … Continue reading →

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Visit to Myles Dunphy Reserve and Oatley Park – 7 July 2025

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Dave Noble

Brain Everingham had organised a walk For the National Parks Association of NSW at Oatley Park, but before that he suggested a visit to the Myles Dunphy Reserve also at Oatley, and close to Oatley Station. In the party was … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park Orchid Walk – 27 June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had organised a morning walk, for the National Parks Association of NSW, in Royal National Park to look for winter orchids. In the party was Brian, Valerie, Elaine, Judy, Ken, Sue, Suzanne, Helen and myself. The group met … Continue reading →

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