Monthly Archives: March 2021

Fungi and Slime Moulds at Bola Creek – 27 March 2021

It was nice to attend the first field study of the year of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc, held at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. On the day, we found an interesting selection of fungi and slime moulds. … Continue reading

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Birds at Lugarno – 26 March 2021

I had never been to the bush at Lugarno, and thought it about time to make a visit. I had joined Digi Dave and Roger from lunch, and after we finished, Roger headed home to work, and myself and Digi … Continue reading

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Zig Zag, Govetts Leap, Microstrobos Falls and Hawkesbury Lookout – 25 March 2021

I was heading up the Mountains with Bob, and our plan was to do the Zig Zag Walk at Clarence. Bob had not been on the walk, and I was keen to visit the area again, and as I expect … Continue reading

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Lookouts Above Glenbrook Gorge – 24 March 2021

I was on my way back to the city from Springwood. On my journey up the mountains, I had seen from the train window that Moorakoo Falls was flowing quite well after the recent rain. Moorakoo Falls are not very … Continue reading

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Some New Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 24 March 2021

The big wet spell and ended – and I was keen to get outdoors into the bush. I thought the tracks may be wet and creek crossings tricky with high water, so I decided a short walk may be the … Continue reading

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Birds and Fungi at Sydney Park – 23 March 2021

The rain had stopped! During the afternoon the rain eased and then stopped. I was keen to go outdoors, so decided to visit he nearby Sydney Park. I was pleased on this visit to spot a Brown Quail. It was … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Slide Show Video

During the extended wet period, I was stuck indoors, and I used some of the at time to work on a video slide show project that showcases the beauty of Nature found in Wolli Creek Regional Park. This is the … Continue reading

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Dulwich Hill Stinkhorns – 22 March 2021

Another very wet day. On a walk up to the shops, I managed to get some photos of some stinkhorns in a local park – These ones are all AseroĆ« rubra. In the photo below you can see a lot … Continue reading

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Cooks River Walk – 21 March 2021

I managed to get outdoors during an extended period of heavy rain that the whole region was experiencing. I walked down to the Cooks River with my camera and umbrella. Here is some of what I saw –

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Bob Thomas – Bushwalker

When I started bushwalking, and visited Splendour Rock in the Wild Dog Mountains, I knew about the chains below the rock that provided a route down to the lower ridge and eventually to Howling Dog Spur. I knew these chains … Continue reading

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