Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Sassafras Gully Fungi – 8 April 2019

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting trip to Sassafras Gully to observe and photograph the fungi. This time I started first down Fairy Dell and Magdala Creek and returned via Glenbrook Creek and Sassafras Gully Creek and the track to Sassafras Gully … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 4 April 2019

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

Coachwood Glen is probably one of the best locations in the Greater Sydney area to observe fungi. It is located near Blackheath, under the escarpment on the road to Megalong. Its sheltered location means that is retains moisture pretty well. … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – Fungi and Slime Moulds – 29 March 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a very rewarding trip down Sassafras Gully – starting from the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road, then down to Glenbrook Creek and out via Magdala Creek and Fairy Dell. There was a reasonable amount of … Continue reading →

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Sassafras and Birdwood Gullies – Orchids, Fungi and Slime Moulds – 22 March 2019

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Dave Noble

With fungi, you need to be opportunistic – and be prepared to venture out not long after reasonable rain. I was keen to check out how Sassafras Gully at Springwood was. It was quite good – in particular for slime … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek Canyon – 21 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was a wet, misty day up the mountains. I was heading up there with Bob to do a canyon. We had decided on Dargans Creek. It is only a short walk to the canyon and an even shorter walk … Continue reading →

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Crayfish Creek Canyon – 14 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up the mountains for a day of canyoning. We had decided to revisit Crayfish Creek. I could remember many years ago visiting this creek on a trip with Bob. Bob could recall it too – he … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon Photographic Trip 9 – 10 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

For a fair while I had wanted to do an overnight trip to Claustral Canyon. The extra time should allow for more photographic opportunities. Albert was keen to join me. We headed up Bells Line of Road in Albert’s car … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 8 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

After a great day down Birdwood Gully, I thought it may be worth visiting the nearby Sassafras Gully to see what fungi was out. Sassafras Gully has a lot larger area of suitable fungi habitat than Birdwood Gully, and I … Continue reading →

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Whungee Wheengee Canyon – 7 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another very hot day…. means another canyon. I was heading up the mountains with Bob and we decided to visit Whungee Wheengee Canyon near Mt Wilson. This is an attractive canyon, but many sections are difficult to photograph as it … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Birdwood Gully – 6 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was invited to join Liz and Gemma on a walk through Birdwood Gully at Springwood looking for fungi and slime moulds. There had been some recent rain in the lower Blue Mountains, but I was not all that hopeful … Continue reading →

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