Category Archives: Sydney

Greenway Bird Survey – 26 June 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had intended to attend a fungal survey at Mt Wilson, but at the time, due to Covid, I was restricted to travel only in the metropolitan area. But, that meant I was able to attend the local bird survey … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley and Terrys Creek – Fungi, Orchids and Aboriginal Engravings – 25 June 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dave Noble

After seeing good fungi out in other parts of the Lane Cove Valley recently, I though it about time to check out the valley below Thornleigh. I caught a train to Thornleigh and walked out to Thornleigh Oval and then … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 June 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland is a nice place to spend some time. I headed out that way to see some whales and hopefully some Peregrine Falcons. With track work being undertaken, you cannot walk from Magic Point Boora Head, so I stared … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Chatswood and Ospreys on the Lane Cove River – 21 June 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was a mixed day – the first part spent photographing fungi at Ferndale Park at Chatswood, and then at the nearby Blue Gum Reserve. Next I walked down to the Lane Cove River and headed downstream to photograph the … Continue reading →

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Fungi along Wolli Creek – 16 June 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Dave Noble

After seeing some amazing fungi at Chatswood the day before, I used the afternoon of this day to walk down Wolli Creek from Bexley North to Tempe looking for fungi. I found a reasonable amount out – certainly a lot … Continue reading →

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More Fungi Near Chatswood – 15 June 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Dave Noble

Recent rain and cold weather meant it was a good time to look for waxcaps. I headed up to Chatswood and then walked down to Ferndale Park. The fungi was better then I had hoped for – a lot was … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at the Northern Beaches – 11 June 2021

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

I spent another interesting day photographing the raptors on the Northern Beaches. Like the previous trip, I visited a number of sites – ending up at Long Reef. First at the sea cliffs, I was on the lookout for Peregrine … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk – 10 June 2021

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast for Sydney, and snow was forecast for the mountains. I met up with Bob for our weekly bushwalk, and we contemplated travelling to the Blue Mountains to see the snow, but ended up deciding on … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 June 2021

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another day, another bird survey. This time with the Inner West Environment Group for their monthly  survey along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne. The meeting place is the platform at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and after looking … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 8 June 2021

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Dave Noble

I got up early in the morning and walked down to the Cooks River at the Lang Street Bridge to take part in the monthly bird survey with the Mudlarks. It was a cold morning, but we still spotted a … Continue reading →

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