Author Archives: Dave Noble

West Head Aboriginal Art Walk – 28 May 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

Wet weather was forecast, so we decided on a walk on West Head to view some Aboriginal engravings. These are often a lot easier to discern when the rock platforms are wet. In the party was Bob, Doug, Nipper, Airdrie … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 27 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

After reasonable fungi photographic trips over the previous two days, I thought it worth travelling to Springwood to see what fungi may be out in Birdwood Gully. I found a reasonable amount of fungi out. Here is selection of photos … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 26 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

Rain was forecast, but there seemed to be a break in the fungi during the morning, so I headed up to Chatswood and visited Ferndale Park to photograph fungi. Jelly Fungus – Tremella sp.

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 25 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I did a walk along the Two Valleys Track in Wolli Creek Regional Park between Bexley North and Tempe to look for fungi. I was expecting to find a fair bit out after recent rain. I did fid some nice … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 24 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on a short but very enjoyable walk with Valerie in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. We started from Potter Point and walked north along the coastal cliffs to the historic Cape Baily Lighthouse and then a bit further … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Lane Cove National Park – 23 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Lane Cove National Park near Macquarie Park to see what fungi was out after recent rainfall. I did find some fungi out, but not as much as I was expecting. I also did not find any … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 23 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the local bird survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The group meets at Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some of the birds we saw – Rainbow Lorikeets

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Cooks River Birds – 22 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

After a good encounter with a number of birds, the previous afternoon, I returned to the Cooks River hoping to get some better photos of the Sacred Kingfishers. On this visit, I did spot two Sacred Kingfishers, but was unable … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 21 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had spent the morning along Wolli Creek looking for fungi. The afternoon, I spent on the Cooks River photographing birds. I started at Illawarra Road Bridge and walked down to Gough Whitlam Park and back. On this visit, I … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 21 May 2026

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Dave Noble

I did two trips on this day. First was a visit to Wolli Creek Regional Park to see if any fungi was out. Later, in the afternoon, I visited The Cooks River to photograph birds. I didn’t find that much … Continue reading →

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