Toongabbie to Westmead Walk – 11 September 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was nice to walk with two old bushwalking friends – Keith and Chris (who I did a lot of walking with in my early days in Sydney University Bushwalkers back in the mid 1970’s). Keith organised a walk in his local area from Toongabbie to Westmead mainly via Toongabbie Creek, which is a major tributary of the Parramatta River.

We met at Toongabbie Station and were soon underway. We walked along a road to arrive at Pendle Creek that leads to Girraween Creek which in turn flows into Toongabbie Creek. Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 10 September 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

It’s currently wildflower season and a good place to see a great display is the Curra Moors in Royal National Park. Plus – the track has recently been reopened after a long period of track work. So I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a walk around the Curra Moors loop.

As well as wild flowers, there are many birds to be seen on the Curra Moors and the loop would take us to the dramatic sea cliffs near Eagle Rock. Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 September 2026

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bird survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. As usual the group meets at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station.

We had an interesting survey. Spring is in the air and birds are starting to build nests. Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 September 2026

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey, I joined Valerie and Sue on an outing to Malabar Headland.

As usual, when heading to Malabar Headland, we wanted to see the resident Peregrine Falcons. But on this visit – we only spotted a single one twice, flying past at high speed.

But, the wild flowers and other creatures made the visit very worthwhile. Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 September 2026

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was a good way to start the day – I joined in on the early morning bird survey with the Mudlarks along the Cooks River. This month the survey was the upstream loop – to the Boat Harbour and then cross to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, then back downstream.

Before starting, we took time to inspect the new Jennifer Newman Memorial. It is nice and features a Tawny Frogmouth. Continue reading →

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Spring at Mt Annan – 7 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had seen photos online of the amazing Paper Daisies at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens, and had told Valerie and Sue about them, so we decide to head out for a visit to the Gardens.

The Paper Daises were certainly very impressive. Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 6 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

The previous day had been very warm, but the Sunday forecast was much better, and the tide was going to be high – good for photographing Osprey diving for fish at Long Reef.

I had quite a  good day on the Headland.

Soon after I arrived, three Ospreys appeared. Continue reading →

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Barton Park and Cooks River Birds – 5 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Barton Park, and then later visited a section of the Cooks Over on my way home to what birds were around.

For early Spring, a very hot day was forecast (it reached 33° C), so I started early and finished in the early afternoon.

At Barton Park, I first visited Landing Lights Wetland, and the usual birds were present. Continue reading →

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Birds at Hazelbrook – 4 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and while there, I photographed some of the birds on their block.

The main bird I photographed was a male Satin Bowerbird that was at its bower. There were also at least two female Satin Bowerbirds nearby, but I did not get any good photos of them.

Here is the male and his bower – Continue reading →

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Birds at Birdwood Gully – 3 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was on my way to my sister’s place at Hazelbrook, and broke my journey at Springwood and wandered down Birdwood Gully to see what birds were about. I had been hoping to see a Powerful Owl family, but had no luck, although I did see a fair bit of their “whitewash” showing at least one Powerful Owl had been around. But the other birds I spotted were nice.

Golden Whistler Continue reading →

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