Category Archives: Nature

Birds at the Tempe – 17 May 2018

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a very worthwhile morning wandering around the Tempe Wetlands and surrounding areas photographing the birds. One remarkable thing was the number of birds flying from south to north overhead. They seemed to be honeyeaters. Perhaps a mixture of … Continue reading →

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Nature Along Wolli Creek – 15 May 2018

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had been along the Two Valleys Track down Wolli Creek, so I thought it was about time I visited my local patch of bushland. I caught a train to Bexley North Station and … Continue reading →

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South Head, Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 13 May 2018

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Dave Noble

I completed a short walk from Watsons Bay, out to South Head and back and then along the coastal path from The Gap to Dover Heights. The weather was not that good for a longer walk – there was some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 12 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

I was originally planning to attend a field activity at Bola Creek in Royal National Park held by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group, but that event had been cancelled – due to forecast rain on the day, and also a … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 11 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited the zoo, and since the forecast was for it to be cold and windy, I thought the zoo could be a good venue. Even on a windy day, parts of the … Continue reading →

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Out and About at Oatley Park – 9 May 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent and very pleasant day at Oatley Park with Digi Dave. We walked along many of the tracks at the park and spent most of our time photographing the birds. One highlight was spotting an Eastern Spinebill. Here are … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 6 May 2018

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

Another enjoyable day observing and photographing local birdlife. I cycled down to the Cooks River and then along to the Boat Harbour. Quite a few Cormorants were around, but I started watching a Striated Heron. It seemed to be ready … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an excellent morning down on the Cooks River – between Wardell Road and Canterbury Road. I cycled along the cycleway – on both sides of the river and had my camera handy. Here are some of what I … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 7 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

This visit to Wolli Creek was a field activity of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. It was open to members of the group as well as members of the Wolli Creek Preservation Society. We met at 10 am at … Continue reading →

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Dharawal Nature Reserve Walk – 6 April 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. As well as Brian, there were Allen, Ken, Suzanne, Esther, Gary, Bob, Derek and myself on  the walk. We first did the short walk … Continue reading →

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