Monthly Archives: May 2024

Wolli Creek Fungi – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I headed to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph any fungi that may be out. I only had time to visit small section of the Park – around Girrahween Park – and then down to the climbing … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the Greenway Bird Survey – surveying along the Hawthorn Canal. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and then heads north. Here are some of the birds we saw – New Holland Honeyeater Noisy … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk in Dharawal National Park – 6 May 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was set to join Brian Everingham and party for a walk in Royal National Park, with the National Parks association of NSW – but with a flooded causeway at Audley, and the road into the park from Waterfall being … Continue reading →

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Ferndale Park Fungi – 5 May 2025

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another short trip, to look for fungi between squalls of rain. I was keen to head back up to Ferndale Park at Chatswood to look for fungi, but it was a bit difficult getting up there. There was a lot … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 4 May 2024

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Back home from Tasmania, I was keen to head outdoors and look for fungi. There had been a fair bit of rain in the greater Sydney region lately. But the rain was still around, and I had to make the … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Goat Island Reserve – 27 and 30 April 2024

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was visiting my sister and brother in law in Tasmania, I made two visits to the coast near their house. They live close to the Goat Island Reserve – a beautiful section of the north coast of Tasmania … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Bird Photos – 26 April – 1 May 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was in Tasmania, I took some photos of birds around my sister and brother in law’s house at West Ulverstone, along the nearby coast at the Goat Island Reserve, and also at the Don Reserve at Devonport. But … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Photographing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was in Tasmania I thought it worthwhile having another attempt to photograph the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. Earlier, I had photographed the comet in Sydney and only obtained very poor results. Would the darker skies of Tasmania be better? They … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at the Montezuma Falls Track – 29 April 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had never visited Montezuma Falls before, and I would think they are one of the more spectacular waterfalls of Tasmania. The walk to the falls is very worthwhile – and easy walk along the embankments and cuttings of a … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at the Upper Natone Reserve – 28 April 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

The next fungi excursion in Tasmania was to the Upper Natone Reserve. On this visit the fungi was relatively poor compared to previous occasions. But we still found some. I was with my sister again, and we completed two circuit … Continue reading →

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