Category Archives: Wildflowers

The Pterodactyl Cave and a Short Canyon – 16 November 2016

I had recently seen some photos of The Pterodactyl Cave on social media (such as this one taken by climbing photographer Kamil Sustiak) and it was featured in a story in Vertical Life online climbing magazine. But it didn’t seem to match any … Continue reading

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Waterfall to Heathcote Walk – 10 October 2016

I forgot to record this walk I did over a month ago. It was a fairly ordinary walk from Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls and the Karloo Pool but there was a fair bit of nature on display – … Continue reading

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Karloo Pool and Kangaroo Creek – 12 November 2016

Another hot day was forecast, and I accepted an invitation to join friends for a walk from Heathcote to Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park. In the part were Su Li, Brent, Steffy, Martin, Chuin Nee, John, Jasper, Sebastian and … Continue reading

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – 11 November 2016

This was an easy walk and a very enjoyable day spent with two other David’s – Digi Dave and David Hufton. We started at the lookout above Oatley Park, and spent some time photographing some of the parrots and other birds. … Continue reading

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Bush Regeneration at Barrenjoey – 5-6 November 2016

Our group spent a productive two days at Barrenjoey – doing some weeding – mainly in the area near the lighthouse over the weekend. One thing about Barrenjoey is that we see a lot of wildlife while we are there. … Continue reading

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Royal National Park – The Coastal Track – 2-3 November 2016

This was another photography trip along the Coastal Track. This time, I started fairly late in the day at Otford and walked north to Bundeena. The weather was very fine. Perhaps too fine. Quite hot for walking (but there are … Continue reading

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Illawarra Escarpment Walk – 30 October 2016

I had never walked on the Illawarra Escarpment between Stanwell Park and Sublime Point. I had seen a possible walking route with tracks marked on Open Street Maps so knew there was a way to follow. I wanted to see … Continue reading

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Bundeena Photography Day – 28 October 2016

I enjoyed a very pleasant day photographing in Royal National Park at Bundeena with Digi Dave. Rain was forecast, and as we headed out to Bundeena, it looked unlikely it would rain in the next few hours, so we headed … Continue reading

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Burramoko Head and Hanging Rock Walk – 23-24 October 2016

This was a pleasant walk to the cliffs above the Grose Valley, mainly to photograph the spectacular Hanging Rock. I caught the train to Blackheath, arrived around 1:30 pm, and then started on the walk. It took about 20 minutes to … Continue reading

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West Head Walk – 19 October 2016

Keith had organised a walk at West Head. He  wanted to go along the Mackerel Trail and then descend to Mackerel Beach and then continue north to Resolute Beach, and next to West Head Beach and finally climbing up to the … Continue reading

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