Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 25 November 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the previous visit the day before, I was keen to go again – but only late afternoon this time. Sue and Alana planned to walk out on the Headland in the late afternoon and I planned to walk out … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 November 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another visit to the Headland. Would the juvenile Peregrine falcons still be around? I hoped so. I checked my records (earlier blog entries) from previous years, and looked at the activity of the juvenile Peregrine Falcons after they fledged and … Continue reading →

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Padstow to East Hills Walk – 23 November 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

I had suggested this walk to Bob awhile back. It was one I had done a few years ago, and wanted to repeat. I think it is one that has the potential to be a classic Sydney Walk – as … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Morton Park and The Cooks River – 22 November 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was still very windy weather – so I didn’t want to venture too far, but I did want to spend some time outside. So I visited two local sites – first a short walk to Morton Park on Canterbury … Continue reading →

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Walking near Kurnell – 21 November 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Dave Noble

Sydney is currently experiencing some very windy weather, and the 21st was perhaps the windiest day of late. But we made the best of it on our walk. It was led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of … Continue reading →

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Birds along the Cooks River and a Visit to Barton Park – 19 November 2022

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was an afternoon walk, from my place, and then along the Cooks River, mainly busting the local Tawny Frogmouth nests, then continuing on to Barton Park – where I inspected the latest habitat destruction caused by the new development … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 November 2022

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another day on the Headland, with Valerie and Sue. I was trying to get more photos of the juvenile Peregrine Falcons in flight. We had fine cool weather, with a strong wind coming from the south this visit. We spotted … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 17 November 2022

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was short afternoon trip to Sydney Park to wander around photographing birds. I first looked for the Tawny Frogmouth family. My search was in vain. I could not find them. I assume the parents have moved the family a … Continue reading →

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Peggys Pool and Meeks Falls Walk – 16 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself did a very interesting walk at Faulconbridge. Growing up in Springwood, I had visited Peggys Pool as a kid, but had never been back. It is a very short walk to he pool – only 400 m … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was keen to visit Malabar Headland again to photograph the young Peregrine Falcons in flight. This time I was joined by Valerie, Sue and Brian. The weather was fine most of the day (we did have a short shower … Continue reading →

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