Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 27 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve wandering around seeing what birds were present. When I go there, I usually look out for the Azure Kingfishers, and it’s been a while since I have spotted any. This visit I … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds at Birdwood Gully, Springwood – 26 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast and I was keen to check the fungi in the Blue Mountains, so thought a day down Birdwood Gully could be good. So I caught a train to Springwood and was soon on the track … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Walk – 25 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I headed to Bexley North and had a pleasant walk down the Two valleys Track along Wolli Creek to Turrella. I was interested to see what fungi was out, and also I planned to photograph … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 25 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bid survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway, early on Saturday morning. As usual, the group met outside the Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. While the group was gathering, we … Continue reading →

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Splendour Rock – A Bushwalkers War Memorial – Book Launch – 24 February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

An old bushwalking friend Keith Maxwell had spent a lot of his spare time over the past few years, together with Michael Keats, working on a book on Splendour Rock in the Southern Blue Mountains.  The book has now been … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 23 February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue on a visit to Oatley Park. We sent an enjoyable day wandering around looking at the trees the flowers, the birds and some of the lizards. Sue had a swim at Jewfish Bay, and while I was … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 22 February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Sydney Park and spent an enjoyable few hours there photographing the birds. Here are some photos – Buff-banded Rail This rail made a brief appearance.

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Malabar Headland – 21 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

I normally only visit Malabar Headland during the Peregrine Falcon breeding season or for whale watching. But every now and then – I like to make a visit toes how things are. This time, I met Sue at Maroubra Beachand … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – 20 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so I didn’t want to do too much, so I decided on a trip to Sydney Olympic Park. I started at Mason Park Wetlands, and then made my way to Lake Belvedere. Then to the … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 19 February 2023

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Long Reef, so caught buses to Long Reef. I was soon out on the lookout. I was hoping to be able to photograph some raptors – in particular the local Ospreys. I had to wait awhile … Continue reading →

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