Category Archives: Nature

Wolli Creek and Cooks River Walk – 22 October 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

Valerie had been on the earlier Greenway Bird Survey, and during morning tea, we talked about an afternoon walk down Wolli Ck. So we met on the bus to Bexley North and started down the Two Valleys Track. We had … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I went looking for a Tawny Frogmouth on its nest in Ewen Park. After finding it, I headed to Permanent Avenue and caught a bus to Bexley North. From there, I made my way down … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Wildflower Walk – 1 September 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Dave Noble

Spring had arrived! It was time to visit the wildflowers of the Curra Moors in Royal National Park. Valerie had suggested this as a walk, and I was glad to be able to join her. The display of wildflowers was … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck – Cooks River Walk – 12 August 2022

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Dave Noble

Some rain was forecast, so I abandoned plans to go to a distant place for some bird photography and instead chose my local area. I caught a bus to Bexley North, then walked down the Two Valleys Track, along Wolli … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Nature Walk – 9 August 2022

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Dave Noble

My friend Don suggested a walk to visit Birdwood Gully at Springwood. I hadn’t seen Don for a while and was keen to catch up, and Birdwood Gully is always a nice place to visit. So I travelled to Springwood … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 1 July 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was joined by Valerie for a trip to Oatley Park. Wet weather was forecast, so we didn’t expect to be able to walk around all day. We enjoyed a pleasant morning stroll though parts of the park, enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Mt Tomah and Mt Wilson Weekend 18 – 19 June 2022

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Dave Noble

Wendy had planned a weekend trip to visit two of the basalt capped mountains in the Blue Mountains. Her plan was to first visit Mt Tomah and go to the Botanic Gardens there. She was particularly keen to visit the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 17 June 2022

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was good to visit the Zoo again. Its a pleasant place to spend some time. The weather was beautiful and the Zoo was not too crowded. On visits, you cannot expect all the animals to be active. Many, like … Continue reading →

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Out and About Near Ulverstone 2 – 9 May 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

I will finish my Tasmanian blog posts with a general set of photos taken at or near my sister and brother in law’s property at West Ulverstone. The property is on a hill overlooking an interesting section of coast. They … Continue reading →

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Narawntapu National Park – 3 May 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

I have been to this national park on Tasmania’s north coast a few times, but Roger had not seen it, so it looked like a great place to visit before Roger had to head back to the mainland. As well … Continue reading →

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