Monthly Archives: March 2020

Birdwood Gully Fungi – 13 March 2020

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join Liz for another day hunting for fungi at Birdwood Gully at Springwood. We were on the lookout for some special fungi we had seen last year – in particular a beautiful pink coral fungus, and … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon – 12 March 2020

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

A few more canyons have been opened. This included some near Mt Wilson, so Bob and myself headed up the Mountains with the intention to visit Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon, and then continue down part … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Slime Moulds at Ferndale Park – 11 March 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Ferndale Park to check on the progress of the fungi there. I was hoping recent rain may have increased the fungal abundance – but when I arrived, things were not too special. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the local bird group for their monthly early morning survey along the Greenway – between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. Taverners Hill Station is high above the ground level – and the height provides a good … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 10 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham was leading another walk along the coast for the National Parks Association of NSW. This one was in Kamay Botany Bay National Park and was from Cape Solander to the Cape Baily Lighthouse and back the same way. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Nature Walk – 8 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a repeat of the walk I did on 19 February. I started at Thornleigh Oval, and walked down the Great North Walk track to Browns Waterhole and then exited to Eastwood via Terrys Creek. The Lane Cove River … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 7 March 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting and pleasant walk from Bardwell Park to Turrella. I was on the lookout for fungi – but I also observed some birds. Not far down the track, I could hear some birds calling. They sounded like … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Oatley Park – 6 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Oatley Park with Digi Dave visiting the lookouts and the wetlands, mainly looking for birds to photograph. There were the usual Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Kookaburras and Rainbow Lorikeets around –

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Bulcamatta Falls Walk – 5 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast for my weekly walk with Bob. After some discussion, we decided that a visit to Bulcamatta Falls would be suitable given the weather. This was a place neither of us had been to. It ended … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – More Bird Photography – 4 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

The forecast was for some showers, so I did not want to go too far away. I decided a visit to Sydney Olympic  Park would be good. I did not see to many special birds on my visit. I only … Continue reading →

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