Category Archives: Bushwalking

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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More Fungi Photography – 19-28 June 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Dave Noble

In recent days the abundance of fungi near Sydney has been amazing. I’m not sure whether it is due to suitable weather for fungi fruiting (cool and wet) or due to better observing and increased knowledge of what and where to … Continue reading →

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Medlow Bath Walk – 16 June 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dave Noble

I headed up the mountains with Bob to Medlow Bath. Bob was keen to check out some of the old walking tracks behind the Hydro Majestic Hotel. I had been on those tracks once before and I too was keen … Continue reading →

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Dry Canyon Weekend – 13 – 15 June 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dave Noble

We had two birthdays to celebrate – Jasper’s and Digi Dave’s, so we headed up to the Blue Mountains and out into Wollemi National Park to set up camp at the head of the Dry Canyon. There is a nice … Continue reading →

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More Fungi from Sassafras Gully – 11 June 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dave Noble

After a recent trip down Sassafras Gully, I was keen to return to see how the fungi was going. I had found some strange fungi on the last trip and I was interested to see if any more was out. … Continue reading →

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