Author Archives: Dave Noble

Blue Mountains Weekend 12 – 13 February 2022

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was lucky to be able to join a group of friends staying up at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. I arrived in time for the evening BBQ at Enmoore’s place. Most of the group had been rock climbing during … Continue reading →

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Tempe Birds – 10th Anniversary – 12 February 2022

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was great to be able to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly survey and also their 10th Anniversary. As usual, the group met at Tempe Wetlands, near the lower pond, before 8 am. Then one part of the … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 10 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

Both Bob and myself had been talking about another trip to Claustral Canyon for a while. But we had been put off by cool weather and too much rain. But now conditions seemed to be right. A warm day (30° … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Walk – Fungi and Birds – 9 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I walked back to Lewisham Station and caught a train to Thornleigh. Then out to Thornleigh Oval where I set off along the Great North Walk track – down Lorna Pass to the Lane Cove … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

This day was a bit like the previous one – an early morning bird survey followed by a visit to another location. This post will just deal with the bird survey – along The Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 8 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the day, I had been on the local bird survey, then headed home during some rain. But around lunchtime it stopped raining and the Sun came out, so I headed out to Barton Park to see what birds … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 Feb 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was time (2nd Tuesday of the month) for the Mudlarks Bird Survey. This month the group surveyed downstream from the Lang St bridge. The weather was cool and wet, but the rain held off – mostly, while we were … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla Photo Walk – 7 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant morning outing to the Wattamolla area of Royal National Park. It was organised and led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. The aim was to wander around – looking for good … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Central Coast Wetlands – 6 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

I thought it was time to head up to Wyong and visit the Central Coast Wetlands again. I arrived there about 9:15 am and then started looking for birds. The weather on the day was mixed – sunny at times, … Continue reading →

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Ferndale Park and The Lane Cove River – Fungi and Birds – 5 February 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Dave Noble

Some rain was forecast, so I decided on a short trip to Chatswood – to visit Ferndale Park to check out the fungi, and then continue walking down Swaines Creek to the Land Cover River and then follow the river … Continue reading →

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