Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 30 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

Our visit was on one of the Sundays when the east section of Malabar Headland National Park was open. I travelled out to Maroubra Beach with Valerie and we met Sue there. Later out on the cliffs we met up … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 29 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

This turned out to be a relatively quiet visit. The Ospreys were about, but did not do very much fishing, so no great action shots of them hauling in fish to the shore. Here is how the day went. When … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art Near Euroka – 27 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on an excellent walk with Bob and Doug to visit some Aboriginal art sites near Euroka, in the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park. The art sites were varied with ochre hand stencils, white ochre art and … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 26 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

With the impending long term closure of the Eastern Section of Malabar Headland National Park due to police shooting events at the adjacent rifle range, I was keen to do more visits there while it was still open. People wanting … Continue reading →

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Out with the Mudlarks to Landing Lights Wetland and Barton Park – 25 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was pleasant to join the Mudlarks – the local Cooks River Bird Group for a morning excursion to Landing Lights Wetland and Barton Park. Rain was threatening, but it held off and the whole group had a very nice … Continue reading →

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Visit to Long Reef – 23 August 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent most two the day at Long Reef, with a quick visit to the sea cliffs to the south first to see if there were any Peregrine Falcons about. I did not spot any Peregrine Falcons, but I did … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay Birds – 22 August 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I headed to Oatley Park for a visit. Here are some photos I took. Golden Whistler

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Greenway Bird Survey – 22 August 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Dave Noble

The turned out to be a very interesting bird survey. As well as the usual birds we see along the Greenway, at the end of the survey, we were fortunate to witness a pair of Brown Goshawks performing a courtship … Continue reading →

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Help Save Western Sydney’s Kangaroos

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

Please add your name to the petition to save Western Sydney Kangaroos. When travelling by train to the Blue Mountains, I always look out for these Kangaroos that live on grassland at the University of Western Sydney. Usually, quite a … Continue reading →

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City Art and Architecture Walk – 21 August 2026

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Brain Everingham and party of walkers from the National Parks Association of NSW for a cultural city walk. We met at Circular Quay and then walked to Sydney University with many stops along the way. Some of the … Continue reading →

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