Category Archives: Wildflowers

Wolli Creek Fungi and Orchids – 19 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had a few hours spare during the day, so made a trip to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph the fungi there. I did not find too much difference to my previous visit, although I did not visit the … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 14 May 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a wonderful day wandering around parts of Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay Reserve. We spotted a lot of nice birds and orchids. Here are some photos –

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 29 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was headed up to Springwood to catch up with Wendy and Don. Our plan was to spend the morning visiting Birdwood Gully and then have lunch in the town. Birdwood Gully was magnificent. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading →

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Fungi Along Magdala Creek – 24 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day in the Blue Mountains at Springwood with Sue and Valerie. We travelled up by train, and after a coffee stop, we headed down Magdala Creek via Fairy Dell. I was interested in seeing what fungi … Continue reading →

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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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