Monthly Archives: March 2023

Callan Park Picnic – 12 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast, but didn’t eventuate, so a planned picnic could go ahead. It was going to be held at Callan Park. I walked to the park from Marion St Light Rail Station. Early on, I heard an … Continue reading →

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Mason Park Wetlands – 11 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon after the Tempe Bird Survey I visited Mason Park Wetlands at Homebush. Recently a Spotted Crake had been observed there and I was keen to see it. It is the one remaining species of Crake that I … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 11 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. As usual, after meeting up, the group splits into two, with one group surveying at Tempe Wetlands and the other Tempe Reserve. This time. I joined the group at The … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 10 March 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning at Sydney Park looking at the birds. This visit I was by myself. I was hoping to get some better photos of the Dollarbird (if it was still around) – particularly flight shots. The Dollarbird … Continue reading →

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Callan Park Visit – 9 March 2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had visited Callan Park a few times during the lockdown (see here and here), and had noticed some interesting old engravings in some of the rock outcrops near the bay. Bob was keen to visit the park, and he … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 8 March 2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for an enjoyable few hours wandering around Sydney Park looking for birds. Here are some that we spotted –

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Vaucluse to Camp Cove – 6 March 2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast, and so Sue suggested a walk from The Grumpy Baker at Vaucluse to Watsons Bay and a stop off at Camp Cove for a swim. Well – the walk was quite short, but suitable … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds at Birdwood Gully – 5 March 2023

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dave Noble

The previous Sunday I had visited Birdwood Gully at Springwood, and I decided on a followup trip. Again I was concentrating on fungi and birds. First, some of the fungi I found.

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 4 March 2023

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to take part in the field study at Bola Creek in Royal National Park with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. As well as members and visitors, we were joined on this field study … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – 2 March 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the National Parks Association Walk at Sydney Olympic Park, led by Brian Everingham. While we were at the park, we observed good range of birds. Here are some. These were all seen at or near the … Continue reading →

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