Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at the Northern Beaches – 1 January 2023

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited two venues in the Northern Beaches – starting at Long Reef. I later met Michael, birding friend from the inner west, and we travelled to Rat Park to see if the Ospreys were around. At Long Reef, when … Continue reading →

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Georges River and Mill Ck Paddling Trip – 30 December 2023

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was nice day out paddling on the Georges River with a side trip up Mill Creek. On the trip was Digi Dave, John, Chuin Nee, Jasper, Sebastian and myself. We set off from Picnic Point.

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Nature at Oatley Park – 29 December 2022

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

Valerie joined me for an interesting day wandering around Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay observing Nature. There was plenty to see.

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Malabar Headland – World War II History

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland played an important part in the defence of Sydney during World War II. The artillery placed on the headland – the “Malabar Battery”, was one of a number of fortifications along the coast of Sydney that was built … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 28 December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

This visit was very quiet in regard to the birds I photographed. I only saw a single Peregrine Falcon fly along the cliffs at high speed – and that was all. I also saw an Osprey, with fish fly past, … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Hazelbrook 24 – 25 December 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was fortunate to be invited to join my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook for the Christmas period. During my stay – I went for a wander down the Hazelbrook – north waterfall circuit walk on the 24th … Continue reading →

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Vale – Haydn Washington

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was sad to hear of the recent passing of Haydn Washington. I attended his funeral service yesterday, and it was an uplifting celebration of his life and his achievements. Haydn was not one of my close friends, but he … Continue reading →

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Sleeper Canyon – 21 December 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were heading up the Mountains for a canyoning trip and we decided to visit a small canyon at Bell that has recently been named as “Crystal Slot Canyon”. We had both recently seen photos of this canyon … Continue reading →

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Culture Day – The Museum, Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens – 20 December 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Dave Noble

This day was a bit different to other recent outings. I joined Valerie and Sue for a day spent in the city visiting some new additions to the Museum and Art Gallery, then we visited the Botanic Gardens and later … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 19 December 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

The trip three days earlier had been very good in terms of action from the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, so I was keen to visit the Headland again. Sue had been in touch and asked if I was going and after … Continue reading →

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