Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wolli Creek Birds – 14 October 2026

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

An afternoon visit to the bush in Wolli Creek Regional Park near the corner of Hartill-Law Avenue and Bray Avenue. On this visit, I did not see the great variety of uncommon birds as I had on my previous visits. … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 14 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bird survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway – between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. The weather was dull and gloomy with threatening rain. Despite the dull conditions, we had an … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the Mudlarks Bird Survey along the Cooks River. With daylight saving in force, the group, meets now at 7 am on the Lang Street Bridge. And this month, the group was surveying the downstream Wave Rock loop. When … Continue reading →

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Back to the Sea Cliffs for More Peregrine Falcons – 12 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, and I did not want to do something too strenuous or be out in the hot sun too much, so I thought it would be worth visiting the sea cliffs again to see how a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Whales and Raptors – 11 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland National Park – the eastern section, was open again at last, but only for a day. So I joined Sue for a day on the cliffs. We later met up with Alana. We had quite a good day … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Birds – 10 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was an afternoon trip back to Wolli Creek Regional Park to the area near Bray Avenue. Here are some of the birds I saw – Mistletoebird

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Masked Lapwings Nesting at Dulwich Hill High School – 24 August to 10 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

Often, when i visit my local shops I walk past the Bob Graham Reserve, which forms the only grass part of the playground for Dulwich Hill High School. The years before, I had seen a pair of Masked Lapwings nesting … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey and Cooks River Birds – 10 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I got up early and headed to Tempe Wetlands for the Tempe Birdos monthly survey. The weather was not the best – dark and gloomy with light rain. With slightly better light at Tempe Reserve, I joined the group surveying … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 9 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

The Flannel Flowers were blooming now in the coastal heath on the cliffs of Kurnell, so another visit to the Cape Baily area seemed worthwhile. Valerie and Sue were also keen, so we headed down to Potter Point and were … Continue reading →

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More Wolli Creek Birds – 8 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

After a quick visit a few days earlier, I decided to make a longer visit to Wolli Creek Regional Park – to the section near Bray Avenue and close to Hartill Law Avenue. This time I saw a much wider … Continue reading →

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