I took part in the survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. This survey starts at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and goes to Hawthorne Light Rail Station.
We were lucky to observe a number of unusual birds on this survey.
It was relatively quiet at Taverners Hill. Here is a New Holland Honeyeater – Continue reading
I made a decision to visit Ferndale Park at Chatswood in the afternoon, but I really did not allow enough time to have a good look around for the fungi that was there. Also the light was getting a bit gloomy in the rainforest.
Neosarcodon sp. An interesting spine fungus.
I spent a pleasant, but somewhat frustrating day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim (as usual lately) was to photograph the local Ospreys. In particular, I wanted some good photos of them diving for fish.
When I arrived, I looked down from the top, and spotted an Osprey perched on some roots. So I descended to get into a better position for photos. There were four other bird photographers nearby waiting for the Osprey to take off. I knew one of them – Adam.
The Osprey showed signs it was about to fly – Continue reading
I went by myself for a short walk along part of the Cooks River – from Illawarra Road to Gough Whitlam Park and back. I was particularly after photos of the local Sacred Kingfishers. And this trip I was quite successful.
I had been along the River, three days earlier on a walk with Sue and Valerie, and we had seen some grea birds, including two Satin Bower Birds, but we had not seen and Kingfishers.
Walking down the River, there were the usual birds drying their wings. Continue reading
I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a very nice walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via the Victory Track which takes you through the upper parts of Sassafras Gully. The others did a side trip up to Numantia Falls, while I spent time finding fungi to photograph.
The Victory Track has recently been reopened after suffering from major storm damage a few years ago Its nice to walk this beautiful track again.
We caught the train to Faulconbridge and were soon on the track. A short way down, you encounter the Rocklily Cave. This was used by former owner of the land, Sir Henry Parkes, to host parties. It would have once had a picnic table or two. Continue reading
I spent a very pleasant day, with Valerie and Sue wandering upstream along the Cooks River from Tempe to Canterbury. Along the way we spotted many nice birds. The highlight, perhaps, was spotting two Satin Bowerbirds.
Here are some of my photos, starting from near Tempe. Crossing over the river from Tempe Station, we spotted a juvenile Little Heron flying across the River. We later located it perched in the mangroves. Continue reading
I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and then we headed out to spend most of the day out in Malabar Headland National Park.
Whenever we visit Malabar Headland, we hope to observe Peregrine Falcons, but it is best to go during the courting and breeding season.
On the walk out there were lots of New Holland Honeyeaters hunting for insects. Continue reading
I was headed up to Springwood to catch up with Wendy and Don. Our plan was to spend the morning visiting Birdwood Gully and then have lunch in the town.
Birdwood Gully was magnificent. Here is a selection of what we spotted – Continue reading
After the morning bird survey along the Greenway, I decided to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon to see what fungi was out. I walked along the Two Valleys Track between Bexley North and Turrella.
Lycoperdon perlatum
Tremella mesenterica Continue reading
I took part in the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The weather was cool, and perhaps due to that there was not that much birdlife about this time.
Here are some photos.
Rainbow Lorikeet
