Author Archives: Dave Noble

Nurragingy Reserve Visit – 17 October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Dave Noble

It had been a long time since I had been able to visit  Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. It was on the list of many places I wanted to visit one the lockdown ended. I arrived at the Reserve around 8:30 … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 16 October 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was quite an unpleasant day – quite windy. I was home in the morning, but felt like getting out in the afternoon for something local. I convinced myself that the wind had eased a bit and set off on … Continue reading →

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Photographing the International Space Station – 15 October 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had photographed the ISS, the International Space Station. It’s a challenging object to photograph, but having a long telephotos lens for bird photography makes it a worthwhile subject when conditions are right. I … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 October 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another day out on Malabar Headland to photograph the nesting Peregrine Falcons. I had been out only 4 days earlier, but this day had been quite wet and very cold. I was hoping for better conditions this time. As it … Continue reading →

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Ruined Castle Walk – 14 October 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

With the relaxation of the lockdown, I was able to resume my weekly walks with Bob. We headed up the mountains for the first time in many months. The weather was bot great – misty and wet, so we diced … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – Taverners Hill to Hawthorne – 13 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

With the end of the lockdown, the Greenway Bird Surveys have resumed with a larger group. But the weather on the morning was not the best, and we finished off early due to rain. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 12 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the Cooks River Bird Survey, I headed off with Valerie to Sydney Olympic Park. There was a fair bit of rain showing on the radar, and we thought that we could sit out any rain in the hide at … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 12 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to take part in the now resumed Bird Survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. It was good to catch up with members of the group again. This month the survey was conducted … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Freedom Day! After 106 days of lockdown with very restricted travel being permitted for exercise or recreation, I was keen to get out and see some “old friends” – the Peregrine Falcons that nest in Malabar Headland National Park. Even … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 10 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 106 of Lockdown. The last day of the full lockdown!! The weather forecast was not the best, so I decided on a short local walk, and then I could join Valerie, Deb and Peter for lunch near the Cooks … Continue reading →

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