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Malabar Headland – 13 September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I enjoyed a very nice day spent out on Malabar Headland with Valerie, Sue and later Alana. Early on, we spotted a Nankeen Kestrel perched on top of the solar panel that powers the surveillance camera near the park entrance.

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Wolli Creek Fungi and Orchids – 17 July 2026

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another visit to Wolli Creek Regional Park to see how the fungi was going. I started from near Earlwood and went upstream to Paperbark Creek to check out one particular spot, and after not finding any fungi, I … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi and Orchids – 19 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had a few hours spare during the day, so made a trip to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph the fungi there. I did not find too much difference to my previous visit, although I did not visit the … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 29 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

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 … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 6 October 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so something not too strenuous sounded like a good idea, so I suggested a trip to Malabar Headland. Sue was keen in coming along, and this would allow us to get an update on the … Continue reading →

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More Aboriginal Art Sites near the Putty Road – 2 October 2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

In early September, Bob and myself had visited some great Aboriginal art sites near the Putty Road. We were keen to see more, and on this second trip were joined by Doug. On this trip, we walked along a fire … Continue reading →

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Wallumarra Track Walk – 18 August 2025

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended a walk that Brian Everingham organised for the National Parks Association of NSW. The plan was to walk along the upper, heath section of the Wallumarra Track in Royal National Park. But before that, we visited the south … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Fungi and Orchids – 9 August 2025

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided to make a visit to part of Wolli Creek Regional Park to see if any late season fungi had appeared after recent good falls of rain. I did not find much out. Gliophorus sp.

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Wolli Creek – Fungi and Orchids – 11 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

After being very disappointed at not seeing any reasonable fungi in Birdfwood Gully in the morning, I decided that when I got off the train at Central, I would catch a train to Turrella and walk along the Two valleys … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Orchids and Birds (But not much Fungi) – 11 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to Springwood with Sue for a look down Birdwood Gully. We were hoping to see some fungi, but very little was out, and most of what we saw was in very poor condition. But, there were quite … Continue reading →

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