Category Archives: Wildflowers

Pink Flannel Flowers – 14 January 2021

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Dave Noble

Back in 2011 I posted about the Pink Flannel Flower – Actinotus forsythii. I have been fortunate to see this remarkable species quite a few times over the years. When it flowers, it flowers en masse and this is very spectacular … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – Fungi, Orchids and Waterfalls – 6 January 2021

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had been keen to get to Sassafras Gully to check out the early season fungi for a while now – but had been reluctant to commit to a trip because of adverse weather forecasts. For this trip, the forecast … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 4 January 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was keen to get outside and look for fungi after some good recent rain falls. I did want to head up to Sassafras Gully at Springwood, but the weather forecast was not the best, so I decided to do … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Walk – 31 December 2020

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

With a forecast of more rain, I thought it wise not to venture too far from home, but I was keen to get outside, at least while I could. So I set out for Bexley North and walked own the … Continue reading →

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Lawson South Waterfall Circuit – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had spent the night at Blackheath with the remnants of the canyoning party from the day before. We had thought about doing another canyon, but the weather was cooler and thunderstorms were predicted for later in the day. So … Continue reading →

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Yileen Canyon – 27 December 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Dave Noble

Martin and Steffy had proposed a canyoning trip on Sunday. I was one of those invited, and I was not too fussy about what canyon we visited – and it ended up being Yileen Canyon. The party was Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading →

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Hazelbrook – North Waterfall Walk – 24 December 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and during the afternoon, I visited the waterfall walk near their place. I had packed my camera. As well as the waterfalls, I was looking out for birds and … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 22 December 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day wandering around the tracks at Oatley Park. There was a lot to see plenty of birds, orchids and lots of Water Dragons. This visit, I walked from Oatley Station, and started off along the lower … Continue reading →

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Mid Mountains Weekend 19 – 20 December 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

Wendy had organised a get together of friends. The plan was to meet at the Royal Hotel at Springwood for dinner, then walk down into Birdwood Gully to look for Fireflies and Glow-worms. At the dinner were Wendy, Enmoore, Don … Continue reading →

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Hole in the Wall Canyon – 26 November 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

With the coming of hot weather, it was time for some canyoning. This week, Bob and myself planned to visit Hole in the Wall Canyon. We were joined by another old friend, Nipper. We travelled up the Bell and Chifley … Continue reading →

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