Author Archives: Dave Noble

Back to Emu Green – 12 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I decided to head back to Emu Green for some more bird photography. This visit, my main aim was to try and photograph some Emu-wrens. In this, I failed – not even seeing any. But there were plenty of other … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another visit to the headland to check the status of the Peregrine Falcons. Both the male and female falcons were visible at the nest area, but no sign of any chicks so far. However, after a slow start, the Peregrine … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Tempe, Barton Park and Cooks River – 10 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was the day for the Tempe Birdos to have their monthly survey. I joined them and helped survey the wetlands. After the group finished with morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and had a look at the Landing … Continue reading →

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Central Coast Wetlands – 9 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I thought it about time to visit the Central Coast Wetlands (Pioneer Dairy) at Wyong again. This visit, compared to some of my previous ones was relatively quiet. Here are some of the birds I photographed –

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Heathcote National Park Walk – 8 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

In recent times, the wildflowers have been outstanding in Royal National Park. I was keen to see how good they would be in the neighbouring Heathcote National Park. Bob had never been walking in the park, so I suggested a … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 7 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Oatley Park. I thought it would be nice to see what birds and wildflowers were out. My is it was cut short a bit by showers, but I did find some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Emu Green – 6 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another great day spent photographing birds at Emu Green at Emu Plains. On the walk up from the station, I looked out at the Whistling Kite nest. I could see one  perched near the nest.

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Malabar Headland – 5 October 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

This visit to Malabar Headland was to again check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. I also had another reason for the visit. A very hot day was forecast, so I though a long bishwalk would not be the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 4 October 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent most two the day at Sydney Olympic Park photographing birds. I started off at the Mason Park Wetlands, then headed into Bicentennial Park and first went to Lake Belvedere, then the Bennelong Ponds. Next the Waterbird Refuge. Next, … Continue reading →

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Raptors on the Northern Beaches – 2 October 2020

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a full day visiting three sites on the Northern Beaches where I mainly photographed raptors. At the first site, a Peregrine Falcon was guarding the nest area. I could see one chick that looked like it was either … Continue reading →

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