Category Archives: Wildflowers

Some Time at Boorowa 28 September – 1 October 2020

My friend Roger, had invited Digi Dave and myself to visit a property he owns with his wife near Boorowa. Roger planned to be there at the time and this would give us a good opportunity to experience the area. … Continue reading

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Looking at Unusual Orchids – 27 September 2020

Back in August, I had been invited to see some rarely seen and very unusual orchids growing at a location in the Lane Cove Valley. Back then the orchids were only buds. I was recently invited back to see them … Continue reading

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Wheeny Gap Walk – 25 September 2020

This was a walk that had been on my “to do” list for a fair while, but had not gotten around to doing. It turned out to be quite easy and also both spectacular and interesting. Our plan was to … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 24 September 2020

Another day spent out on the headland. This was a quiet day – no whales seen, no dolphins seen, one distant seal seen, only one raptor seen – one of the Peregrine Falcons was around for about an hour or … Continue reading

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Blue Gum Swamp Walk – 20 September 2020

My friend Wendy had organised a walk around the Blue Gum Swamp circuit in Blue Mountains National Park at Winmalee. This was an excellent place to visit – it had been raining, and the rain was forecast to stop in … Continue reading

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Robertsons Knoll Walk – 15 September 2020

This was a very nice walk organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. We met at Wattle Flat at Audley and then walked downstream to just past the Varney Bridge. Then we climbed up the track … Continue reading

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More at the Moors – Curra Moors – 6 September 2020

I made a  third visit to the Curra Moors. It has been an exceptionally good wildflower season, particularly on the Moors, that a another visit was arranged. This time I visit the area with John, Chuin Nee and their two … Continue reading

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Back to the Curra Moors – 1 September 2020

I had been so impressed with the wildflowers that I had seen the week before on the Curra Moors that was happy to return. This time with Brian Everingham and other walkers from the National Parks Association of NSW. We … Continue reading

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Caleys Range Weekend 29 – 30 August 2020

A friend, Dave Os, invited me to join him and some others on a walk along the Caleys Range in the Devils Wilderness. Dave’s plan was to walk along the fire trail to near its end and look for a … Continue reading

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Looking at Orchids – 28 August 2020

I was invited to see some very rare and unusual orchids that had been found in part of greater Sydney. This was a real privilege. I did take some photos, but because these orchids are not often seen, I am … Continue reading

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