Author Archives: Dave Noble

Raptors of the Northern Beaches – 2 July 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day visiting two spots on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. First Rat Park and Turimetta Head, then Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. I was on the hoping to spot Ospreys and other raptors. I was not disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Franklin River Celebration – 1 July 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was very pleased to be able to attend a reunion lunch of members of a conservation group I was actively involved with from 1975 till the early 1980’s. The group was “The South West Tasmania Action Committee”, which formed … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 30 June 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was cold and windy in the morning, but the wind eased somewhat during the day, so I spent a few hours in the afternoon at Barton Park. I arrived a little after lunch and stayed till around 3:30 pm. … Continue reading →

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The Oaks Fire Trail – Looking for Aboriginal Sites – 29 June 2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had been keen to look for Aboriginal sites along some of the more remote sections of the Oaks Fire Trail – which runs between Woodford and Glenbrook. The best way to travel along the fire trail is … Continue reading →

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Barton Park – 27 June 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Dave Noble

Compared to other recent visits, this one was relatively quiet in terms of the birds I was able to photograph. I was at the park in the morning from about 9:30 am till just after noon. The water level was … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 26 June 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another great day out on Malabar Headland looking for Peregrine Falcons and Whales. And again I was joined by Valerie and Sue. The forecast was for strong westerly winds. While we were there, it was very pleasant – … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 25 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

After doing a few chores this morning, I decided a local walk would be good. So I caught a bus to Bexley North and then set off down the Two Valleys Track – along Wolli Creek. I then continued up … Continue reading →

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The Blackbutt Track and Oatley Park – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I joined Valerie, who had also been on the survey on an excursion to the Blackbutt Track at H V Evatt Park and later Oatley Park. On the way, we picked up Sue. We had … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Bird Survey early in the morning. This survey was the Waratah Mills loop. Notable on this survey was the large number of New Holland Honeyeaters seen. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Birds at Sydney Park – 23 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant hour or two at Sydney Park in the afternoon. It had been a while since I had visited the Park, and I wondered what birds were around. I think I heard a Lewin’s Rail, but it … Continue reading →

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