Category Archives: Sydney

Birds and Fungi at Nurragingy Reserve – 23 March 2026

I spent a very pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Valerie and Sue. It was mostly fine during our visit – except for a storm during the morning. It was relatively quiet when we arrived. We looked along … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 21 March 2026

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Wolli Creek Regional Park. The group met at Girrahween Park and then proceeded downstream along the track seeing what fungi was out. Here is a selection of … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 20 March 2026

I decided to visit Chatswood to see what fungi was out in Ferndale Park. I think I expected more fungi to be out than I found, but at least there was some.

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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 17 March 2026

I suggested walk to Sue – from Watsons Bay to The Gap and then walking along the Coastal Path south and then seeing how far we would get. I met Sue, and her friend Neville at Circular Quay and caught … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 15 March 2026

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, so it was nice to return and then find the local Ospreys were still around in numbers. When I arrived, I observed four Ospreys. Two perched in trees a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and Along the Cooks River – 14 March 2026

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time, I joined the group surveying at Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw in the wetlands and their hinterland.

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More Wolli Creek Fungi – 11 March 2026

A few days earlier, I had visited the upper part of the Wolli Creek Regional Park and had seen a reasonable amount of fungi out. So I decided to return and have a more thorough look. This visit, I walked … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sydney Park – 10 March 2026

The day had started out quite wet, but it looked like it was improving for the afternoon, so I headed to Sydney Park, where I met Sue, and then we looked for any fungi that may be out. We were … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 March 2026

I took part in the monthly survey with the Mudlarks along the Cooks River. This month the group surveyed upstream – from Ewen Park to the Boat Harbour, and then to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and back along that … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 8 March 2026

I visited the upper part of Wolli Creek – the part of the Wolli Creek Regional Park between Bexley North and Bardwell Park stations, on a short walk looking for fungi. Here is some –

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