Category Archives: Bushwalking

Terrys Creek Walk – 25 February 2024

I was keen to revised the Terrys Creek area to see if certain fungi was out. And iff the fungi was poor then I would be able to find some birds to photograph. Like my last trip, I walked down … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Walk – 24 February 2024

In the afternoon, I caught a bus to Bexley North and set off down the Two Valleys Track – through Wolli Creek Regional Park. I was on the lookout for fungi and birds. The fungi turned out to be very … Continue reading

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Oronga Canyon and the Arch of Serendip – 23 February 2024

Bob had been keen on a trip to visit Oronga Canyon for a while, and it had been a very long time since  I had been there (2002), so we travelled up the Bells Line of Road and were soon … Continue reading

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Fungi and Orchids at Sassafras Gully – 22 February 2024

Sue joined me a for a nice day spent in Sassafras Gully at Springwood. The weather was warm, and we walked in about out via the track from Sassafras Gully Road. The fungi was not super abundant, but with careful … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Visit – 21 February 2024

Rainfall data had shown a reasonable fall of rain at Marrickville Golf Course, the crest weather station to Wolli Creek Regional Park, so I thought I would pop over to see if any fungi was out. It turned out very … Continue reading

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 15 February 2024

A cool wet day day was forecast for the Blue Mountains, so canyoning plans were put on hold, and we Bob and myself decided to do another walk looking for Aboriginal art sites in the Blue Mountains. Doug was able … Continue reading

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A Nature Walk along Wolli Creek – 28 January 2024

Lydia had organised a morning walk along Wolli Creek and invited quite a few people to join  her. As an enticement, she put on an amazing feast of food  for everyone – at her house, along the way. We met … Continue reading

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Cooling Off in Kangaroo Creek – 25 January 2024

I joined John and his two boys Jasper and Seby, for a walk to a nice swimming hole in Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park. It was a warm day, and visiting a nice place to swim sounded like a … Continue reading

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Sassafras Gully – Fungi and Birds – 22 January 2024

After some recent successful visit to Birdwood Gully on the north side of Springwood, I thought it would be worthwhile visiting Sassafras Gully on the south side to see what fungi was out there. This time, I was joined by … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Walk – 21 January 2024

Yet another hot day was forecast – so I decided to do a short local walk – visiting Wolli Creek Regional Park. Being hot – the birds were not very active. I was also on the lookout for any fungi … Continue reading

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