Author Archives: Dave Noble

Box Head Walk – 9 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had been been on a walk to Box Head ,on the north side of Broken Bay, with Bob back in 2022. It is well worth visiting. On this trip, the plan was to walk out towards Box Head, then … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I travelled to Tempe Station, where I met Sue, and then we walked slowly up the Cooks River to Canterbury Road. We stopped at Gough Whitlam Park where we had lunch. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. This survey starts at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and goes to Hawthorne Light Rail Station. We were lucky to observe a number … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 7 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a decision to visit Ferndale Park at Chatswood in the afternoon, but I really did not allow enough time to have a good look around for the fungi that was there. Also the light was getting a bit … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 6 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant, but somewhat frustrating day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim (as usual lately) was to photograph the local Ospreys. In particular, I wanted some good photos of them diving for fish. When … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 4 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went by myself for a short walk along part of the Cooks River – from Illawarra Road to Gough Whitlam Park and back. I was particularly after photos of the local Sacred Kingfishers. And this trip I was quite … Continue reading →

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The Victory Track – Sassafras Gully – 2 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a very nice walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via the Victory Track which takes you through the upper parts of Sassafras Gully. The others did a side trip up to Numantia Falls, … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 1 April 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day, with Valerie and Sue wandering upstream along the Cooks River from Tempe to Canterbury. Along the way we spotted many nice birds. The highlight, perhaps, was spotting two Satin Bowerbirds. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Visit – 31 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and then we headed out to spend most of the day out in Malabar Headland National Park. Whenever we visit Malabar Headland, we hope to observe Peregrine Falcons, but it is best … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 29 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was headed up to Springwood to catch up with Wendy and Don. Our plan was to spend the morning visiting Birdwood Gully and then have lunch in the town. Birdwood Gully was magnificent. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading →

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