Author Archives: Dave Noble

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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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 20 May 2026

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a very pleasant day spent visiting BIrdwood Gully at Springwood. We were looking for fungi after recent rain. But the rain had not been that much, so would a fair bit of fungi be out? We … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 14 May 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a wonderful day wandering around parts of Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay Reserve. We spotted a lot of nice birds and orchids. Here are some photos –

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Birds at the Sydney Botanic Gardens – 13 May 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I caught a tram to Central and then a train to Martin Place where I met Sue, and we then headed to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Our main aim was to see if we could … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 13 May 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was the time for local bird surveys. Tempe on the previous Saturday, Cooks River yesterday, and now the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. The group met at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. It was relatively … Continue reading →

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