Author Archives: Dave Noble

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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Visit to Nurragingy Reserve – 2 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve. Sue joined me and we had pleasant day, but we did not spot the two keys species we had been hoping to see – Azure Kingfishers and Pacific Bazas. When we … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 1 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another trip to visit Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. It turned out to be quite a good day, with some interesting bird behaviour. The first bird that appeared in my lens was a Magpie. It … Continue reading →

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Out on the Cliffs of Kurnell – 31 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

For something different, I suggested a day on the cliffs near Cape Baily at Kurnell, Sue and Valerie were keen, and so was Alana. And thanks to Valerie for driving us out. We had a great day. We started from … Continue reading →

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