Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Birdwood Gully Fungi – 10 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to see how the fungi was going. Sue joined me for the trip. We found a fair amount of nice fungi, although much of it was looking  bit dried … Continue reading →

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The Victory Track – Sassafras Gully – 2 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a very nice walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via the Victory Track which takes you through the upper parts of Sassafras Gully. The others did a side trip up to Numantia Falls, … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 29 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was headed up to Springwood to catch up with Wendy and Don. Our plan was to spend the morning visiting Birdwood Gully and then have lunch in the town. Birdwood Gully was magnificent. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading →

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Fungi Along Magdala Creek – 24 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day in the Blue Mountains at Springwood with Sue and Valerie. We travelled up by train, and after a coffee stop, we headed down Magdala Creek via Fairy Dell. I was interested in seeing what fungi … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 13 May 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

Ramaria sp.I travelled up to Springwood by train with Sue and Valerie, and after a coffee stop at a local cafe, we headed  across the other side of the highway and down the track from Boland Avenue to Birdwood Gully. … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 7 March 2026

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was able to attend the field study held by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson. Here is some of the fungi was found –

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 2 March 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very interesting and enjoyable day with Sue at Springwood, visiting Birdwood Gully to see what fungi was out. The previous day, I had been quite disappointed with the fungi I had seen along Wolli Creek, but I … Continue reading →

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Cave of Many Hands – 19 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on a trip with Bob and Doug to visit a very good Aboriginal art cave in the Northern Blue Mountains. Apparently, this cave, which as been called the “Cave of Many Hands” was only rediscovered relatively recently – … Continue reading →

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Nature at Hazelbrook 24 – 25 December 2025

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent the Christmas period at my sister and brother in law’s place a Hazelbrook enjoying their hospitality. During my visit, I took a few photos, mainly of birds in their garden. Here are some photos –

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Blue Mountains Weekend 6 – 7 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was heading up to a house warming party at Blackheath, with my friends John and Chuin Nee and there two boys, Jasper and Sebastian. It was a very hot day and we didn’t feel up to doing anything too … Continue reading →

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