Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 12 August 2020

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant walk with the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. This time we started out from Wattamolla and walked north along the Coastal Track, then tuned off along the fire road that goes to Marley between … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 August 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I met up with Jo, Chris and Pat from the Greenway Bird Group and we headed to Maroubra Beach to visit Malabar Headland National Park. I had told Jo and Chris about the pair of … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 11 August 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Mudlarks – the Cooks River Bird Group for the monthly survey. The group meets at the Lang Road bridge at 7:30 am during winter, and on this month we surveyed the area downstream. We … Continue reading →

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Back to the Central Coast Wetlands – 9 August 2020

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Dave Noble

Showers were forecast for this day, but I was keen to get outdoors. So I carefully checked  various weather forecasts. I often use the Norwegian Weather Forecast – as you can get hour by hour forecasts for specific locations such … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 8 August 2020

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time I joined the group surveying the wetlands. It was fairly quiet bird wise. There were few waterbirds and waders and we didn’t spot any honeyeaters. … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds in Royal National Park – 6 August 2020

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was pleasant to join Digi Dave for a day of photography in Royal National Park. We started off at Bola Creek looking to see what fungi was out, and were prepared to spend the day there if the fungi … Continue reading →

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Warrangarree Drive Reserve Walk – 5 August 2020

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a half day walk to a new area. It was organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Warrangarree Drive Reserve is a council bushland reserve on the Woronora Plateau. It stretches from the top … Continue reading →

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Birds at Emu Green – 4 August 2020

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had not been to this birding site before. It is at Emu Plains, and lies between the Nepean River and the foot of the Blue Mountains. I walked there from Emu Plains Station – about a 20 minute walk. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Birds – 3 August 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Dave Noble

Like previous recent trips, where I have photographed the fungi at Chatswood, I have spent the afternoon nearby on the Lane Cove River photographing some of the birds. In particular, I wanted to photograph the nesting pair of Ospreys. It … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Chatswood – 3 August 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been quite wet about a week before, so I was hoping some late season fungi may be out at Ferndale Park and Blue Gum Reserve at Chatswood. I started out at Ferndale Park, then walk to Blue Gum … Continue reading →

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