Category Archives: Sydney

Fungi at Sydney Park – 14 May 2024

I made visit to Sydney Park to look for fungi. There was a lot out – but I was too late for the best of it. In one section, where some new garden beds and been mulched with wood chips, … Continue reading

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 14 May 2024

I joined the Mudlarks for their monthly bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group were surveying upstream – from the Lang Street Bridge – to the Boat Harbour, then across to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 12 May 2024

After a good, but short trip a few days earlier, I thought it could be worthwhile doing a more substantial trip along Wolli Ck to look for fungi. This time I started at Bexley Road, and walked all the way … Continue reading

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Local Birds and Fungi – 11 May 2024

It was a very wet day. The fungal survey at Ferndale Park had been cancelled. When I woke up, it was far too wet to contemplate going to the Tempe Birdos survey, so I slept in. Later when the rain … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 8 May 2024

In the afternoon, I headed to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph any fungi that may be out. I only had time to visit small section of the Park – around Girrahween Park – and then down to the climbing … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 May 2024

I joined in on the Greenway Bird Survey – surveying along the Hawthorn Canal. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and then heads north. Here are some of the birds we saw – New Holland Honeyeater Noisy … Continue reading

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A Wet Walk in Dharawal National Park – 6 May 2024

I was set to join Brian Everingham and party for a walk in Royal National Park, with the National Parks association of NSW – but with a flooded causeway at Audley, and the road into the park from Waterfall being … Continue reading

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Ferndale Park Fungi – 5 May 2025

Another short trip, to look for fungi between squalls of rain. I was keen to head back up to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to look for fungi, but it was a bit difficult getting up there. There was a lot … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 4 May 2024

Back home from Tasmania, I was keen to head outdoors and look for fungi. There had been a fair bit of rain in the greater Sydney region lately. But the rain was still around, and I had to make the … Continue reading

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Tasmania – Fungi at the Montezuma Falls Track – 29 April 2024

I had never visited Montezuma Falls before, and I would think they are one of the more spectacular waterfalls of Tasmania. The walk to the falls is very worthwhile – and easy walk along the embankments and cuttings of a … Continue reading

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