Category Archives: Bushwalking

Waitara Creek – a Look for Fungi – 28 July 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was a walk down Waitara Creek near Hornsby from near its source to where it joins Berowra Creek. I wanted to check out the valley for fungi. I started as high in the valley as I could – by … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley and Bluegum Reserve – Bushwalk and Fungi – 27 July 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk – around a loop along the Lane Cove River and then an exit from the valley all the way up Blue Gum Creek to Chatswood. I started from Macquarie Park Station and walked to … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 26 July 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully is at Springwood, on the other side of the railway line to Sassafras Gully. It  also has an extensive track system making access very easy. But the rainforest is much more extensive in Sassafras Gully and that is … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 23 July 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Dave Noble

Another trip to record the fungi that were out. Despite having been fairly dry – a fair bit were out in selected parts of Sassafras Gully. Here is a selection of what I saw, which included a large variety of hygrocybes … Continue reading →

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More Lane Cove Fungi – 14 and 16 July 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Dave Noble

Last week I did two walks down the Lane Cove Valley to look for and photograph fungi. A fair bit was out – well spread out along the river. On the 14th, I started from Thornleigh and walked to Thornleigh Oval … Continue reading →

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Wollangambe River – Pollution Disaster!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dave Noble

The recent news of a pollution spill from the Clarence Colliery into the headwaters of the Wollangambe River is most alarming. The Wollangambe River flows through long sections of canyon – Wollangambe Canyon, near Mt Wilson. These are the most … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – A Look for More Fungi – 9 July 2015

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another of my regular trips to Sassafras Gully to look for and photograph fungi. It had been quite dry for the period before the visit, so I was not too hopeful. The first fungi I found, was indeed … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 5 July 2015

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another walk down the Two Valleys Track from Bexley North to Turrella (and then a little beyond – to near an old quarry. On the first section, heading towards Bardwell Park – very little fungi was out – things were quite … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone – Taking a Few Photos – 30 June – 2 July 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Noble

The Gardens of Stone Alliance are currently holding a photographic competition. Details are available on the Colong Foundation website. The idea is to get photographers to go out and record the stunning beauty of the parts of the Gardens of … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Walk (Northern Part) – Royal National Park – 26 June 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Noble

I like walking down the coastline at Royal National Park along the Coastal Track. There is always so much to see and enjoy. Whatever the season. Always a lot to photograph. On this trip – I walked down the northern half … Continue reading →

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