Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 5 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland to check on the progress on the nesting Peregrine Falcons. The weather forecast was not the best (some rain) – but there is some shelter available. This turned out to be … Continue reading →

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Walking in Royal National Park – 4 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

For my weekly walk with Bob, we had originally planned to head up to the Blue Mountains (as we often do), but with an adverse weather forecast, and the bad weather coming to the mountains earlier, we decided instead to … Continue reading →

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Nepean River Birds – 3 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day out at Penrith on the Nepean River near the weir photographing birds. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Northern Beaches Birds – 2 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was another good day of bird photography in the area near Long Reef. I starred on the  sea cliffs to the south looking for Peregrine Falcons, but had no luck. Then I walked along the beach to Long Reef … Continue reading →

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South Head Walk – 1 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was a nice day out and about with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk around the South Head Area of Sydney Harbour National Park. It was led by Brian Everingham. As well as looking at some … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 31 October 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I walked in from Malabar, arriving near Boora Point fairly early, around 8:30 am. Things at the start were quiet. Very quiet. Except for the call of a Rufous Whistler. I went to … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 31 October 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dave Noble

After taking a day off to stay indoors during a heat wave, I was keen to get outdoors the next day. I decided to visit some of my local biding sites – the Cooks River and Barton Park. I travelled … Continue reading →

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Burra Korain Ridge Walk – 28 October 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dave Noble

Bob proposed this walk – out from Blackheath, along Ridgewell Road, and then turn off and follow Burra Korain Ridge to the end. Then have a look for a slot pass, then return via a crossing of Crayfish Creek to … Continue reading →

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Raptors at the Northern Beaches – 27 October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day in the Northern Beaches area, my first visit there for a long time. During the day, I visited three sites – and at each I was able to photograph some nice raptors. I caught a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park – a Brief Visit – 26 October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

On my way home from Emu Green, I called in to Sydney Park at St Peters. My main reason was to see if I could spot any of the Buff-banded Rail chicks. It seems there are three surviving chicks (out … Continue reading →

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