Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 10 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I got up early in the morning and headed to Tempe to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. As the group was assembling at Tempe Wetlands, I had a look in the first pond, and spotted a … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 9 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was keen to make another visit to photograph the raptors of the Northern Beaches, so I made the trip to Rat Park and Long Reef. I visited Rat park to see how the Osprey nest was going. I thought … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 8 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day walk in Royal National Park. I travelled down with Sue on the train to Cronulla. Then we caught the ferry to Bundeena and were soon through the streets and on the Coastal Path. The weather … Continue reading →

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Wotta and Birrabang Canyons – 7 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

The canyoning season has started late this year – at least for Bob and myself. The cool weather has not been that encouraging. But, with a warm day forecast, Bob suggested visiting Wotta Canyon in the Blue Mountains. It is … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 6 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I thought it still worth visiting malabar Headland to see the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, although it must be getting near the end of the “season” – the time period the juveniles are still relatively close to the nest area, and … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 5 December 2022

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was another very good day of bird photography spent at two sites on the Northern Beaches. I started at Rat Park where I watched the Osprey family. Then I went to Long Reef. At Rat Park, as I walked … Continue reading →

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Mt Banks Traverse – 4 December 2022

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Dave Noble

Some friends were keen to do this walk on the ledges on the south side of Mt Banks, and invited me to join them and show them the way in the tricky spots. I had done the traverse earlier in … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 2 December 2022

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another afternoon visit to the Headland. This time I was joined by Sue – and we ended up having a very quiet visit. We met at Maroubra Beach about 2:15 pm and walked out towards Boora Point. Near Dead Mans … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 December 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

I had the afternoon free, so set off again to visit Malabar Headland. I was keen to get more photos of the Peregrine Falcons, but they were not that active. But a passing White-bellied Sea Eagle livened things up a … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Cave Walk – 30 November 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob had been keen on a walk to Wentworth Cave on the Grose River for a while, and had worked out a route from the north. This part of the larger Grose Wilderness has the name “The Devils Wilderness”, and … Continue reading →

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