Category Archives: Sydney

Coastal Walking – Manly to Dee Why – 4 March 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

After the protest at Baird’s Office at Manly, Wendy and myself had lunch at Manly Beach and then Wendy had to head off to work. I had the afternoon free, so I started walking north along the Coastal Walkway. I … Continue reading →

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Protest at Premier Baird’s Office – 3 March 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

The third of March is World Wildlife Day and a protest was organised outside the office of the premier at Manly. I travelled over with Wendy on the Manly Ferry and we joined a large group of conservationists outside the … Continue reading →

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Nature on the Cooks River – 2 March 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

It was a hot day, and better suited to some relaxing photography than something too active. In the morning, I cycled down to the Cooks River with my camera. I went up to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and … Continue reading →

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Paddling on the Hacking River – Grays Point to Audley – 1 March 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave and myself headed to Swallows Rock Reserve at Grays Point and set off n our craft (Digi Dave in his sea kayak, and me in my packraft) up the Hacking River. It was an easy paddle up to … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 26 February 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day at the zoo, wandering around taking photos. This time I started out at the Seal Show, which I had not been to for a number of years. It was very good.

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Bushcare at Diamond Bay – 20 February 2016

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Dave Noble

Our bushcare group spent a busy morning weeding at Diamond Bay at Dover Heights. There is a small bushland remnant at the top of Rosa Gully – a popular climbing area. This is one of the few bushland remnants in … Continue reading →

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Forest Island and Bola Creek – Nature Walk – 9 February 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant morning walk organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. On the walk was Brian, Esther and myself. We started walking around the Forest Island Loop. This is a pleasant easy graded walk … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 6 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dave Noble

I was heading to a meeting at Bardwell Park, so I combined this with a walk down Wolli Creek along the Two Valleys Track – from Bexley North to Turrella. I was mainly looking for fungi – but there was … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Nature Walk – 5 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dave Noble

After finding some nice fungi and slime moulds in Sassafras Gully at Springwood, I thought it would be worth taking a walk down the Lane Cove Valley. I did indeed find a lot of Nature on display. I caught a … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – A Visit on World Wetland Day – 2 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had organised a visit to the Landing Lights Wetland in the Rockdale area for the National Parks Association to mark World Wetland Day. I joined his party. This wetland is just within the Cooks River Catchment. I had … Continue reading →

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