Author Archives: Dave Noble

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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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 2 September 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a very rewarding day of bird photography in the Northern Beaches area. I visited a number of sites on the day, but the photos are from two of those sites. The first place I visited was Rat Park … Continue reading →

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Rails at Sydney Park – 1 September 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had seen reports online of Lewin’s Rails been seen at Sydney Park. Three had been seen in the late afternoon – early evening. So I thought I would make a late afternoon visit and see if I could spot … Continue reading →

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Back to the Curra Moors – 1 September 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had been so impressed with the wildflowers that I had seen the week before on the Curra Moors that was happy to return. This time with Brian Everingham and other walkers from the National Parks Association of NSW. We … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 31 August 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Nurragingy Reserve is always a nice place to visit. I spent a pleasant and relaxing day there wandering around with my camera. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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