Author Archives: Dave Noble

Back to the Sea Cliffs of Kurnell – 8 December 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

A few weeks earlier, I had been on a visit to these sea cliffs with Sue and Valerie. We had been lucky, spotting an Osprey, a nesting pair of Kestrels and a family of Peregrine Falcons with three chicks almost … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Weekend 6 – 7 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was heading up to a house warming party at Blackheath, with my friends John and Chuin Nee and there two boys, Jasper and Sebastian. It was a very hot day and we didn’t feel up to doing anything too … Continue reading →

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Kentlyn Basin Walk – Georges River – 4 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, and a short walk to a swimming hole seemed a good idea. Bob and Doug were keen on a walk, and I had suggested visiting the Basin on the Georges River at Kentlyn. None of … Continue reading →

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Birds at Wolli Creek – 2 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I went on a short visit to Wolli Creek to spend a few hours on bird photography. At first I heard lots of birds (mainly Bulbuls). But had few opportunities to photograph them. I had heard a number of Superb … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 1 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a very pleasant day at Oatley Park. The highlight was a nice picnic lunch. Thanks to Valerie for bringing extra food! Here are some photos – View from Websters Lookout –

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The Cockatoo Run – 23 November 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

The Cockatoo Run is a heritage rail trip, that goes along a line that has been closed to normal passenger trains for thirty years. This is the line between Unanderra and Robertson. The Cockatoo Run trains leave from Central and … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 22 November 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Greenway Bird Survey along the Dulwich Hill section.  Here are some of the birds we  saw – Red Wattlebirds 

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Back to the Sea Cliffs of Kurnell – 18 November 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for another visit to the sea cliffs at Kurnell, where we had recently seen some raptors. We had a great day. First, we spotted this Osprey perched on the clifftop –

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Greenway Bird Survey – 12 November 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I took part in the early morning bird survey along The Greenway – from Taverners Hill Light Rail Station to Hawthorne Light Rail Station. Here are some of the the birds we saw –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 November 2025

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Bird Survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month the survey was the upstream loop – to the Boat Harbour and Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands. We saw a good range of birds, … Continue reading →

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