Author Archives: Dave Noble

Cooks River Birds – 4 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went by myself for a short walk along part of the Cooks River – from Illawarra Road to Gough Whitlam Park and back. I was particularly after photos of the local Sacred Kingfishers. And this trip I was quite … Continue reading →

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The Victory Track – Sassafras Gully – 2 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a very nice walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via the Victory Track which takes you through the upper parts of Sassafras Gully. The others did a side trip up to Numantia Falls, … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 1 April 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day, with Valerie and Sue wandering upstream along the Cooks River from Tempe to Canterbury. Along the way we spotted many nice birds. The highlight, perhaps, was spotting two Satin Bowerbirds. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Visit – 31 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and then we headed out to spend most of the day out in Malabar Headland National Park. Whenever we visit Malabar Headland, we hope to observe Peregrine Falcons, but it is best … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Fungi and Orchids – 29 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was headed up to Springwood to catch up with Wendy and Don. Our plan was to spend the morning visiting Birdwood Gully and then have lunch in the town. Birdwood Gully was magnificent. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the morning bird survey along the Greenway, I decided to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon to see what fungi was out. I walked along the Two Valleys Track between Bexley North and Turrella. Lycoperdon perlatum Tremella … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The weather was cool, and perhaps due to that there was not that much birdlife about this time. Here are some photos. Rainbow Lorikeet

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Historic Audley Horse Troughs Reinstated – 27 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Back in August 2026, Bob and myself had visited two historic horse troughs that had been removed from their original location in Royal National Park and dumped at the NPWS tip at Artillery Hill. We had hoped that heritage items … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art Near Maroota – 26 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob, Doug and myself headed out to Maroota to look for some Aboriginal art sites we had recently heard about. On earlier trips we had visited several engravings sites in the Maroota area. This trip, we were hoping to find … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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