Monthly Archives: March 2020

Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Walk – 3 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Last week I visited Eagle Rock in Royal National Park on a walk with the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. That walk was via the Curra Moors. Now – I was on another of Brian’s walks … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nerriga – 29 February – 1 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable weekend at a property on the Corang River near Nerriga. I had gone down with friends to celebrate an important birthday. I also managed to grab a few photos of the many birds on the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 28 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Dig Dave and myself spent an interesting day at Bola Creek in Royal National Park looking for and photographing fungi. We found a reasonable amount out. It was good to see a fair amount of coral fungi out. Here are … Continue reading →

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Looking for New Canyons – 27 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

With the current situation post bushfires with most National Parks still closed and very few canyons open, it was time to look for some new canyons in the non burnt out areas. I had stored away a few possibilities. Creeks … Continue reading →

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Back to Sydney Park – 26 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Like the afternoon, the day before, I made another late trip to Sydney Park. This time I was a bit more successful. Persistence paid off. I finally saw my first Crake – a Bailon’s Crake (Spottless Crakes have also been … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Slime Moulds at Birdwood Gully – 26 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Birdwood Gully at Springwood, to look for fungi. There was not a huge abundance of fungi out, but I did manage to find some nice fungi and slime moulds. Here are some of the fungi … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 25 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I got back pretty early from Royal National Park and so decided to make another visit to Sydney Park in the late afternoon. This time I was a bit more fortunate. I spotted a Latham’s Snipe fairly early. Then I … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 25 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

As walks go, the loop around the Curra Moors in Royal National Park is hard to beat. Its great for wildflowers, birds, first and coastal heath, the great sea cliffs and some of the highest waterfalls close to Sydney. This … Continue reading →

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More Birds at The Central Coast Wetlands – 24 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another rewarding day spent at the Central Coast Wetlands at Wyong. Like previous trips, I caught the train to Wyong and then walked the short distance to the wetlands. As I walked in, I spotted an Australian Hobby … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds – Ferndale Park and the Lane Cove River – 23 February 2020

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was keen to check out changes to the fungi at Ferndale Park at Chatswood, so caught a train over and lake down to the park. After my visit, I continued along the track along Swaines Creek to the Lane … Continue reading →

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