Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Birds at Hazelbrook – 4 September 2026

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and while there, I photographed some of the birds on their block. The main bird I photographed was a male Satin Bowerbird that was at its bower. There were … Continue reading

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Birds at Birdwood Gully – 3 September 2026

I was on my way to my sister’s place at Hazelbrook, and broke my journey at Springwood and wandered down Birdwood Gully to see what birds were about. I had been hoping to see a Powerful Owl family, but had … Continue reading

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Aboriginal Art Near Euroka – 27 August 2026

I went on an excellent walk with Bob and Doug to visit some Aboriginal art sites near Euroka, in the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park. The art sites were varied with ochre hand stencils, white ochre art and … Continue reading

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 24 July 2026

Another last look for fungi – this time at Birdwood Gully at Springwood. I  was mainly interested to see if any of the Parrot Waxcaps (Gliophorus psittacinus group) were still out. I did find some – an old single one … Continue reading

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 18 July 2026

I travelled up to Blackheath to attend the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group at Coachwood Glen. We did not find a huge abundance of fungi, but with some careful looking we did find quite a few interesting … Continue reading

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 12 July 2026

Perhaps due to my lack of success in finding any Parrot Waxcaps at a certain location in Lane Cove National Park the day before, I decided to head up to Springwood and visit Birdwood Gully again, where I had seen … Continue reading

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Mt Victoria Walk – 9 July 2026

This was one walk where our plans went awry due to a number of reasons. I headed up to the Blue Mountains with Bob, Nipper and Airdrie and our destination was Mt Victoria. We were hoping to take advantage of … Continue reading

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 8 July 2026

I made another visit to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to check out and photograph some of the fungi. I was pleased to spot more of the Parrot Waxcaps (Gliophorus psittacinus group) that I had seen earlier and also some more … Continue reading

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Geometric Rocks and Yileen Spur – 2 July 2026

Bob and myself were keen on a walk out along the Yileen Spur that lies south off Bells Line of Road. In addition, we could also visit the Geometric Rocks. Nipper and Airdrie joined us. The weather was fine, but … Continue reading

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 30 June 2026

The day before, I had visited Sassafras Gully on the south side of Springwood. This day, I travelled back up to Springwood again and visited Birdwood Guly on the north side. I had visited this gully, not long before, on … Continue reading

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