Category Archives: Sydney

Malabar Headland Visit – 18 May 2021

I had recently been doing a lot of fungi walks, and thought it about time to see some other environments. So I decided to visit Malabar Headland to see if the Peregrine falcons were found, see what other birds were … Continue reading

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Wolli Ck Nature Walk – 17 May 2021

I was interested to see what fungi could be about along Wolli Ck. So I caught a bus to Bexley North and then walked down the Two Valleys Track – to Tempe and continued along it, up the Cooks River … Continue reading

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Fungi at Mill Ck – 15 May 2021

I was pleased to be able to attend the fungal survey at Mill Creek in Dharug National Park near the Hawkesbury River. It was organised by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. The fungi at Mill Ck can be variable … Continue reading

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 14 May 2021

After seeing plenty of amazing fungi in Tasmania, when I got back to Sydney, I thought it was time to check out some local sites to see what was out. My first visit was to Ferndale Park at Chatswood. It … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek and Cooks River Walk – 25 April 2021

I decided to make a visit to my local area to look for fungi and birds. Not that much fungi was out – but I did better with the birds. I started by catching a bus to Bexley North and … Continue reading

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Birds along the Cooks River and at Barton Park – 21 April 2021

I went for an afternoon bike ride along the Cooks River to Tempe, and then out to Barton Park – taking my camera to see what birds were out. My first stop was the Boat Harbour. I soon spotted the … Continue reading

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 20 April 2021

Another nice day of bird photography. This time at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. When I arrived, things were very quiet. I looked for Kingfishers with no luck, checked out the ponds – nothing special, then did a walk around the … Continue reading

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Birds at Sydney Park – 16 April 2021

I had a few hours free in the late afternoon – so headed out to Sydney Park at St Peters with my camera. Its a very pleasant place to spend some time. I walked around the ponds to see what … Continue reading

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A Day at The Zoo – Taronga Zoo – 15 April 2021

My friends John’s young son, Sebastian wanted to visit the Zoo. It was school holidays, so a trip was arranged. In the group was John, his two sons Jasper and Sebastian, and myself, and at the Zoo we also, at … Continue reading

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 April 2021

I was able to join the Mudlarks for their monthly bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group surveyed the side of the river downstream from the Land St Bridge to the Gold Club House and then back. … Continue reading

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