Category Archives: Bushwalking

Fungi of the Lane Cove River and Terrys Creek – 5 March 2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Dave Noble

I wanted to see if any fungi was out along the Lane Cove River, so decided to walk from Thornleigh to the river, and then downstream to Browns Waterhole and then up Terrys Creek to Eastwood. On the way, I … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 1 March 2021

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk down Sassafras Gully at Springwood to look for and photograph the fungi. I found a reasonable amount out. I started from the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road and walked down to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 27 February 2021

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the bird survey in the morning, in the afternoon, I caught a bus to Bexley North and then walked down the Two Valleys Track along Wolli Ck to Tempe. I then walked up the Cooks River and back to … Continue reading →

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Fungi, Slime Moulds and Orchids at Birdwood Gully – 24 February 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was a bit worried about the weather as I headed up to Springwood, and it was raining lightly as I left the station and walk to the star of the track. But the rain turned out to be relatively … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park and Lane Cove River Walk – 23 February 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time to make a visit to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to see what fungi was out. My plan was to visit the park, then walk down to the Lane Cove River and follow the path … Continue reading →

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Back to Ikara Ridge 21 – 22 February 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the amazing experience a few days before, I thought about returning and staying longer to try and get some better photos of the pink Flannel Flowers currently in bloom along the ridge. So I decided that an overnight trip … Continue reading →

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Stunning Pink Flannel Flower Display – 18 February 2021

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was due to do a bushwalk or canyon with Bob. Since the forecast for the Mountains was for a maximum of only 17°C and some showers, we decided that a walk may be more appropriate. I suggested visiting Ikara … Continue reading →

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Frasers Creek Walk – 4 February 2021

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had grown up at Springwood and thought I knew the local area pretty well, but there was one creek that I had not visited – Frasers Creek, near Yellow Rock. I was surprised to find when looking on maps … Continue reading →

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Photographing Pink Flannel Flowers 1 – 2 February 2021

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Dave Noble

I said a few weeks back that the current display of pink Flannel Flowers (Actinotus forsythii) will probably be the best we will ever see them in our lifetimes. One of the reasons is that these flowers only appear after … Continue reading →

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Vale – Vanessa Haverd

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was shocked to hear of the serious illness and then passing of a good friend – Vanessa Haverd on 19 January 2021. She died far too young – at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer. She … Continue reading →

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