Monthly Archives: January 2021

A Visit to the Whipple Truss – 3 January 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Dave Noble

For many years, while travelling on the Inner West Rail Line between Lewisham and Summer Hill, I had noticed a “spare bridge” sitting low down next to the railway line on the south side. I wondered what it was doing … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 2 January 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Springwood with the intention of checking out the fungi in Sassafras Gully. It is very early in the fungi season, but there has been good rain recently and I though thee should be some out. However, … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Landing Lights Wetland Birds – 1 January 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

Again the forecast was for rain, so another local trip. This time by bike. I cycled down to the Cooks River and then checked out the local Tawny Frogmouths and other birds. The rain held off, so I continued to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Walk – 31 December 2020

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

With a forecast of more rain, I thought it wise not to venture too far from home, but I was keen to get outside, at least while I could. So I set out for Bexley North and walked own the … Continue reading →

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Engadine Falls Walk – 30 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had never been to Engadine Falls before even though it is very easy to reach, being close to a fire road between Engadine and Loftus. I thought after recent rain, that it may be worth a visit. My plan … Continue reading →

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Lawson South Waterfall Circuit – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had spent the night at Blackheath with the remnants of the canyoning party from the day before. We had thought about doing another canyon, but the weather was cooler and thunderstorms were predicted for later in the day. So … Continue reading →

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Dawn at Govetts Leap – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

After canyoning, some of us stayed the night at Blackheath, enjoying Enmoore’s hospitality. I got up early in the morning and wandered down the road a sort distance to Govetts Leap for sunrise. The sunrise was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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