Bob was keen on a walk, and with a forecast for some warm humid weather, I suggested doing the Gabrugal Yana Walk in the Western Sydney Parklands. This, for us was an out and back walk from Cecil Hills. It turned out to be a very pleasant and interesting walk.
We started at the carpark for the Wylde BMX and Mountain bike park at Cecil Hills. Continue reading
I made a visit to Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River to see what birds were about. I had a pleasant afternoon.
Here are some photos – Continue reading
This day was spent with Valerie and Sue, first at Scheyville National Park, then after lunch we visited the Richmond Lowlands. We were looking for birds, but was also spotted many Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
Here are some Eastern Grey Kangaroos – Continue reading
I spent a very interesting and enjoyable day with Sue at Springwood, visiting Birdwood Gully to see what fungi was out. The previous day, I had been quite disappointed with the fungi I had seen along Wolli Creek, but I thought the Mountains may be better – given that they had experienced a lot more rain.
We were quite pleased with the fungi we spotted. And the rain cooperated – we had no rain while we were in the gully. Continue reading
After recent good falls of rain, I thought it could be worth a look along the track in Wolli Creek Regional Park between Girrahween Park and Turrella Reserve. I did not find all that much out that was interesting.
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta
I decided to visit the Cooks River to see what birds were around. I caught a bus along Illawarra Road, and was soon walking down along the south bank of the River. I was planning on meeting Sue, who was coming by train to Tempe, and then walking upstream. We met at Gough Whitlam Park.
Walking down from Illawarra Road, I spotted a Little Pied Cormorant – Continue reading
I met Sue in the city, and we headed to the Botanic Gardens with the hope of spotting the resident Powerful Owls. On this visit we spotted both the pair quite easily.
Here is one of the Powerful Owls –
Another hot day was forecast, but I was keen to head outdoors for the morning, when it was cooler, so I decided to visit the Boat Harbour area on the Cooks River, where there is nice shade and often a cool breeze.
There was a low tide, so I was hoping that the Little Heron would again be hunting in the Boat Harbour.
While walking from Canterbury Road, I spotted a Great Egret fly upstream and land on a shallow part of the riverbed. Continue reading
I once again headed out with Sue and Valerie for a birding excursion. This time we headed to Audley once again. On our last visit, we had seen a good range of birds. This visit was a lot quieter – perhaps due to hot weather. But, a hot day was forecast, and it was nice to sit in the shade at the Wattle Forest.
We spent some time watching an Azure Kingfisher hunting for fish on the fair side of the Hacking River. Unfortunately too far away for good photos. Continue reading
I met up with Sue and Valerie at Sydney Park at St Peters. We spent a pleasant few hours there looking at the local birds.
Walking down the ponds, we spotted an Australasian Darter on the gabion. Continue reading
