Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi at Sydney Park – 14 May 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Dave Noble

I made visit to Sydney Park to look for fungi. There was a lot out – but I was too late for the best of it. In one section, where some new garden beds and been mulched with wood chips, … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 14 May 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Mudlarks for their monthly bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group were surveying upstream – from the Lang Street Bridge – to the Boat Harbour, then across to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands … Continue reading →

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Bola Creek and The Forest Path Fungi – 13 May 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Dave Noble

I headed down to Royal National Park with Sue and Valerie, with the intention of finding lots of great fungi along Bola Creek. Well – little did we know that the creek was high and dangerous to cross, so we … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 12 May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

After a good, but short trip a few days earlier, I thought it could be worthwhile doing a more substantial trip along Wolli Ck to look for fungi. This time I started at Bexley Road, and walked all the way … Continue reading →

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Local Birds and Fungi – 11 May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was a very wet day. The fungal survey at Ferndale Park had been cancelled. When I woke up, it was far too wet to contemplate going to the Tempe Birdos survey, so I slept in. Later when the rain … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 10 May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

After a great day, the day before at Springwood, I thought it would be worthwhile heading down Sassafras Gully on the south side of Springwood to see how the fungi was there. I found a fair bit out, but not … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 9 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

After finding good fungi at Wolli Creek the day before, I thought it would be worth heading to Springwood to see what ws out in Birdwood Gully. Looking at weather forecasts – it looked like them mid mountains would be … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I headed to Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph any fungi that may be out. I only had time to visit small section of the Park – around Girrahween Park – and then down to the climbing … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the Greenway Bird Survey – surveying along the Hawthorn Canal. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and then heads north. Here are some of the birds we saw – New Holland Honeyeater Noisy … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk in Dharawal National Park – 6 May 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was set to join Brian Everingham and party for a walk in Royal National Park, with the National Parks association of NSW – but with a flooded causeway at Audley, and the road into the park from Waterfall being … Continue reading →

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