This was a repeat of my usual walk from Thornleigh down the Great North Walk track along the Lane Cove River to Browns Waterhole and then out to Eastwood via Terrys Creek.
Along the way, I found an interesting array of fungi, slime moulds and birds. On track down from Thornleigh Oval to the river via Lorna Pass, I found a few Entoloma viriscens – Continue reading
I spent a very pleasant day wandering along the Sassafras Gully Track looking for fungi and slime moulds. In started from the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road ad walk down to Glenbrook Creek, then continued down to Perch Ponds and then back to Springwood Via Magdala Creek and Fairy Dell.
The fungi was very nice, not a huge amount was out, but I did find some interesting species. The track however had been hammered pretty badly from the recent spell of wet weather. There were a lot of fallen trees, especially just below the junction of the Victory Track and then a lot all along the section of Glenbrook Creek. Continue reading
I spent an interesting morning at Ferndale Park at Chatswood looking for and photographing the fungi.
There was not a lot out, but I did find some nice fungi and slime moulds. Here is some of the fungi – Continue reading
It was nice to attend the first field study of the year of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc, held at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. On the day, we found an interesting selection of fungi and slime moulds.
Hygrocybe astatogala
I walked down from Waterfall Station via the Couranga Track to meet the group at Lady Carrington Drive. On the way down I was on the lookout for orchids and fungi. I only found one orchid – a Greenhood Orchid – Continue reading
I had never been to the bush at Lugarno, and thought it about time to make a visit. I had joined Digi Dave and Roger from lunch, and after we finished, Roger headed home to work, and myself and Digi Dave decided to visit the Blackbutt Track and H V Evatt Park at Lugarno.
It turned out to be an interesting visit. The first bird I spotted was an Australian Owlet-Nightjar. This one had a rufous morph. The bird was roosting in a hollow on the Blackbutt Track. Continue reading
I was heading up the Mountains with Bob, and our plan was to do the Zig Zag Walk at Clarence. Bob had not been on the walk, and I was keen to visit the area again, and as I expect the train to running soon – the way back via the tunnels will be closed off to walkers. I also thought there may be pink Flannel Flowers on the tops.
We did the walk and enjoyed it, and finished before lunch. So we had plenty of time left. We decided to visit some lookouts on the way down he mountains as we headed home. Continue reading
I was on my way back to the city from Springwood. On my journey up the mountains, I had seen from the train window that Moorakoo Falls was flowing quite well after the recent rain. Moorakoo Falls are not very well known, even though they are marked on the current topographic maps. The reason why they are not well known is that the waterfall only flows after heavy rain. When the waterfall does flow – it is spectacular sight.
So I could have got off the train at Glenbrook on the way up the mountains, but the light for photography was poor, so I decided to see the waterfall in the afternoon. I walked to Glenbrook Bluff Reserve from the station. This time, I used a bush track that links from close to the station with Grey Street. This saves about ten minutes. Once in the Bluff Reserve, I walked to the lower lookout near the old terminus for the funicular railway. This provides the best view of Glenbrook Gorge from that side. Moorakoo Falls were flowing nicely. Continue reading
The big wet spell and ended – and I was keen to get outdoors into the bush. I thought the tracks may be wet and creek crossings tricky with high water, so I decided a short walk may be the best. I decided to head to Springwood and visit Birdwood Gully.
It was far too early after the rain for a lot of new fungi to be out. I did see some new coral fungi – Clavulinopsis sp. Continue reading
The rain had stopped! During the afternoon the rain eased and then stopped. I was keen to go outdoors, so decided to visit he nearby Sydney Park.
I was pleased on this visit to spot a Brown Quail. It was a single bird. WhenI have seen Brown Quails before – they have usually been in a group. So I expect there to be more of them about. Continue reading
During the extended wet period, I was stuck indoors, and I used some of the at time to work on a video slide show project that showcases the beauty of Nature found in Wolli Creek Regional Park. This is the closest bushland remnant to where I live and a place I often visit – for fungi and bird photography. There is a nice walk along the creek from Bexley North to Tempe following the Two Valleys Track.
This video has been created at 4K resolution, so is best watched full screen on a high definition monitor or 4K television.
