Category Archives: Nature

Back to Tempe and Barton Park – 28 April 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was more or less repeat of the exercise trip I had done on 23 April. I stared off walking through Tempe Wetlands, then visited the nearby wastelands and continued around Tempe Reserve. Then I made my way to Barton … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 22 April 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

My choice for an exercise venue was Nurragungy Reserve at Doonside. This tune out to be good – I travelled there on nearly empty trains and there was plenty of room for walking around without seeing too many other people … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 5 April 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was keen to get out for some exercise, and wanted to do a walk with less people than I had encountered the day before along the Cooks River. So I decided to catch a train to Thornleigh and walk … Continue reading →

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Two Valleys Walk – 31 March 2020

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

Exercise being allowed during the lockdown, I decided to venture out and do the full Two Valleys Walk – which traverses the valleys of The Cooks River and its tributary Wolli Creek. I set off from home, and walked down … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 22 March 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another trip to check out the fungi at Ferndale Park at Chatswood. Its interesting to see how the fungi has changed – more of some species and less of others. I was keen to see if any Waxcaps were out. … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds – Terrys Creek and the Lane Cove River – 21 March 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting walk from Eastwood Station to Macquarie Park Metro Station via Terrys Creek and the Lane Cove River. I was on the lookout for fungi and all any birds I saw along the way. Here is some … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 17 March 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a long and interesting day looking for and photographing fungi and slime moulds at Springwood. It was quite rewarding – I found a fair bit of fungi out. If anything my trip was a bit ambitious. I walked … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Sydney Olympic Park – 16 March 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a a day at Sydney Olympic Park, mainly photographing birds. It was fairly quiet when I arrived. There were not too many interesting birds in the large pond at Bicentennial Park, and not much happening at the Wreck … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 15 March 2020

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Dave Noble

The weather was again forecast to be poor, so I decided a local walk could be the best plan. I caught a bus to earl wood and then walked down to Wolli Creek Regional Park. I first walked upstream along … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Slime Moulds at Ferndale Park – 11 March 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Ferndale Park to check on the progress of the fungi there. I was hoping recent rain may have increased the fungal abundance – but when I arrived, things were not too special. Here are some … Continue reading →

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