Author Archives: Dave Noble

Greenway Bird Survey – 9 September 2020

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was a wet morning on the bird survey along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. This results in poor light for photography and a lot of the birds seeking shelter. So not too may photos. … Continue reading →

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Photographing the International Space Station 6 – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

The evening of 8 September would provide a good opportunity to photograph the International Space Station. In the early evening it was due to pass over Sydney at a maximum inclination of 88°, and its brightness would be magnitude -4.1. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I caught a train to Cheltenham and than set off for a walk down Devlins Ck. On the way, I met up with Bob, who had recently seen some Powerful Owls and their recently fledged … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Mudlarks for their early morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group survey upstream from Ewen Park to The Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland National Park – 7 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another very rewarding day spent out on the headland. My aim was more bird photography, and I was pleased to see an Osprey flying out over the headland – only the second time I had seen these birds out there. … Continue reading →

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More at the Moors – Curra Moors – 6 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made a  third visit to the Curra Moors. It has been an exceptionally good wildflower season, particularly on the Moors, that a another visit was arranged. This time I visit the area with John, Chuin Nee and their two … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was time for a bike ride to Barton Park and the Landing Lights Wetland. I packed my camera and binoculars. At Barton Park it was pretty quiet birdwise. But there were some nice birds there. The highlight for me … Continue reading →

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Centennial Park – The new Powerful Owlets! – 4 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had been to Centennial Park a few times recently to observe and photograph the nesting pair of Powerful Owls. On one of these trips, I had seen the parents visiting the nest to feed the chicks inside. Now the … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Visit – 4 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland. This time I was accompanied by Gary, Allen, Geoff, Eve and Zik. They were all keen to see the Peregrine Falcons that are nesting on the headland. Before heading off – … Continue reading →

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Erskine Knob Walk – 3 September 2020

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another walk with Bob. This time we followed one of my suggestions. I had never been to the lower reaches of Erskine Creek – the so called “Platypus Loops” according to the Land’s Department Blue Labyrinth map of 1963. the … Continue reading →

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