Monthly Archives: June 2023

Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 19 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party, on an activity of the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk in Royal National Park from Wattamolla, along the Coastal Track to Little Marley Beach and back. On the walk were Brian, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another day looking for Peregrine Falcons and whales. This time I was joined by Valerie and Sue. We saw plenty of whale activity, but only a brief glimpse of a single Peregrine Falcon. But the weather was great, and Malabar … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 17 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the fungal survey at Wolli Creek Regional Park, I walked home in the afternoon, via the Two Valleys Track – down the Wolli Creek and then up the Cooks River to as far as Illawarra Road. On the final … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 17 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their field study at Wolli Ck Regional Park. The group, and visitors, met at Girrahween Park, and then set off along the track downstream on the lookout for fungi. Conditions had been … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Barton Park and Hawthorne Canal – 16 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited two venues during the day – Barton Park in the morning and then Hawthorne Canal in the late afternoon. At both places I was on the lookout for birds. First – Barton Park. I spent all the time … Continue reading →

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Blue Labyrinth Walk – 15 June 2023

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself finally completed a walk we had intended to do more or less in 2020. Back then, we had set out, but failed at the first pass, so we had to greatly modify our walk. The pass we … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 13 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I set off walking down the Cooks River looking for more birds. I then went to Barton Park and stayed there for an hour or two. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was a cool morning with mist sitting in the valley. Beautiful ethereal conditions for the Mudlarks to meet and survey the birds along the Cooks River. This month, the group were surveying on the downstream loop.

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Malabar Headland – More Peregrine Falcons and Whales – 12 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fabulous day out on Malabar Headland. The last trip had been cut short due to approaching rain, and Valerie hadn’t been able to join us on that occasion, so another visit was arranged for the Monday of the King’s … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Orchids – 11 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant and interesting day wandering through the rainforest in Birdwood Gully at Springwood. I was joined by Sue. A lot of the fungi we spotted was a bit dry. It would have been much better to visit … Continue reading →

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