Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 24 July 2026

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

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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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 29 June 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I thought that after recent rain, it would be worth a look down Sassafras Gully at Springwood to see what fungi was out. I used to visit this gully quite frequently in pst fungi seasons, and know good places to … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi – 26 June 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another day finding amazing fungi in Birdwood Gully at Springwood and then trying to document it with my camera. Here is a selection of photos of some of the fungi I found –

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 20 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson. At present, the Mt Wilson road is closed to visitors due to an instability. We were fortunate to obtain special permission … Continue reading →

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