Monthly Archives: May 2023

Birdwood Gully Fungi – 8 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was  keen to have another look at the fungi at Springwood, and so decided to visit Birdwood Gully again. Conditions were reasonable, but it was starting to dry out. And there was some fresh fungi. Walking down the track … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Walk – 7 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I went on an afternoon walk down the Cooks River to look for birds. I took my camera. My first stop was at the Biddle St Waterhole. On previous trips, there had been a Sacred Kingfisher there. No sign of … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 6 May 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was on a Fungi Survey at Ferndale Park – part of the activities program of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. Members and visitors met at the end of one of roads near the park – and we were … Continue reading →

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Barton Park – 5 May 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another morning visit to Barton Park to photograph birds. Like my previous visit, I was hoping to photograph an Australian Spotted Crake. But this time, I had to be a lot more patient. I eventually spotted one, and … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Sassafras Gully – 4 May 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

After finding some great fungi in Birdwood Gully at Springwood two days before, I thought  it would be worthwhile having a look to see what was around in Sassafras Gully on the other side of Springwood. On this trip, I … Continue reading →

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Barton Park – 3 May 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Barton Park – mainly at the Landing Lights Wetland. During my visit I was lucky to spot an Australian Spotted Crake and get some photos. When I arrived, I saw two Royal Spoonbill in the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 2 May 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

Valerie joined me for a very good day of hunting for fungi in Birdwood Gully at Springwood. Good weather was forecast  and we had pleasant journey in the train to Springwood. Then we crossed the highway, and were soon on … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 1 May 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was keen to head back to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside for some more bird photography. I had a very pleasant day wandering around the park. The birds I saw and photographed on this visit were quite different to those … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Girrahween Park – 30 April 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

A few days earlier, on our walk down Wolli Creek, we had noticed some Ghost Fungi – Omphalotus nidiformis in Girrahween Park. I thought it would be worth returning in the evening to see them glowing. They are a species … Continue reading →

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Mason Park Wetlands – 30 April 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent at Mason Park Wetlands at Homebush. Approaching the wetlands, I saw number of Inkcaps –

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