Taronga Zoo – 5 July 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a visit to Taronga Zoo accompanied by Chuin Nee and her two young sons Jasper and Sebastian.

So, not too many photos this time as we were showing the children the animals. Here are a few –  Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 4 July 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

My last visit a week before was quite good, so I was keen to return to see what other fungi were out. In particular, I was hoping some of the species I had found last year to make their appearance again.

On this visit, I found a quite a lot of fungi out – including quite a few waxcaps, but the ones I was after seemed to elude me.  Continue reading →

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The Gap and South Head – 3 July 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was supposed to be an afternoon whale watching trip – and while I did spot quite a few whales, they were all a long way to to sea and were not good photographic subjects.

However, the locality provided a good subject, especially when some nice stormy clouds arrived later in the afternoon.  Continue reading →

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Parramatta Bike Ride – 2 July 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

We had recently heard that one of the missing bits of the Parramatta Valley Cycleway had now been completed. So it was worth a ride too see how it is.

I joined John and Seby at the Cooks River Cycleway. While I was waiting I noticed a beached stingray in the mudflats of the river – something I had never observed before.  Continue reading →

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Coachwood Glen Fungi – 1 July 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a field activity of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group to Coachwood Glen which is on the Megalong Valley Road near Blackheath.

This was quite a cold day, but that did not deter a fair group of people going in on the day. We found a good collection of fungi, although like other recent visits to fungi areas – things were a bit dry. Continue reading →

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Bola Creek Fungi – 30 June 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another trip to Bola Creek with Digi Dave to look for and photograph fungi.

Conditions were a bit dry. It looked as though we were about a week too late to see the fungi at is best. Here are some of the fungi (mainly waxcaps) – Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 29 June 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dave Noble

A lot more colourful waxcaps are starting to appear in certain areas along Wolli Creek. I completed another walk along the creek, this time from Bexley North to just below Turrella Reserve.

Humidicutis viridimagentea

I was very pleased to observe another of the rare Humidicutis viridimagentea growing quite close to the track at the rock climbing area. I also observed another unusual fungus growing downstream from Turrella reserve which I now believe is also a Humidicutis viridimagentea. Continue reading →

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Kiama Coast Walk – Gerringong to Kiama Section – 28 June 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Dave Noble

The Kiama Coast is a very pleasant place to walk – and it is very good that there is a track along the coast that provides access for walkers. I did this section of the track last year, but on that occasion it was very windy, and I missed a lot I think. I was also keen to see some whales.

I caught the train to Gerringong and walks from the station to the north wend of were Beach via roads. Last trip I walked along the sand of the beach which was a bit tedious. At the outlet of Werri Lagoon, I took my shoes and socks off and waded across. I don’t remember having to do this on the previous trip. Continue reading →

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Colourful Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 27 June 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was the next in my regular visits to Sassafras Gully at Springwood to look for and photograph the fungi.

On this trip I first visited Sassafras Gully from the track at Sassafras Gully Road and exited via the Wiggins Track. I also had a quick look down Fairy Dell and the upper part of Magdala Creek – but the fungi there was not as abundant.

The cooler conditions are bringing out the waxcaps, and the previous visit had been quite good. I was hoping for more good fungi and I was not disappointed. I found a fair bit of fungi out – including a good collection of waxcaps. Here are some of the waxcaps that I found – Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 24 June 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting field activity with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc held at the Waterfall reserve at Mt Wilson.

Gliophorus chromolimoneus – one of the waxcaps we found

The weather on the day was fine but quite cool. But we had a good group turn up and with everyone looking for fungi, we spotted a lot of interesting species. Continue reading →

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