Author Archives: Dave Noble

Shaws Creek Walk – 17 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was a day that had been scheduled for a walk with Bob. However he needed to be home fairly early, so we decided a short walk not too far away would be a good plan. Bob suggested a walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Mountains, Bushwalking | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Cowan to Brooklyn Walk – 16 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. In the party were Brian, Sue, Amanda, Pam, Diane, Pat and myself. Our plan was to walk from Cowan Station, along the Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Bushwalking, Nature, Photography, Sydney, Wildflowers | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to Malabar Headland – 15 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to head back out to Malabar Headland after my visit the day before. That trip had been cut short by my forgetting to pack my spare camera battery. This day I was better prepared – but perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – 14 October 2019 – New Fledglings!

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dave Noble

Over three last few months I have done quite a number of visits to Malabar Headland National Park. One of the primary reasons was to photographically document the Peregrine Falcons. I had done the same thing last year, and saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Nature, Sydney | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Bushcare at West Head – 13 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

Our Bushcare Group were heading to West Head for some weeding in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We travelled by car to Cottage Point Wharf, and from there to our weeding site near White Horse Beach in Flint and Steel Bay … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Sydney | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Out With the Tempe Birdos – 12 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

The second Saturday of the month is the time for the Tempe Birdos bird survey at Tempe Wetlands and Reserve. This survey was notable for the number of nesting birds we observed.

Posted in Birds, Sydney | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

The Great West Walk – Parramatta to Toongabbie – 11 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

A group called the Walking Volunteers have been responsible for mapping walks along the coast of Sydney, and now they have mapped a new walk from Parramatta to Penrith that they are calling the Great West Walk. One notable feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 10 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Blue Mountains with Bob for some bushwalking. Our main purpose however was to explore an area for Aboriginal heritage sites – engravings, cave art, grinding grooves etc. We went to an area close to where … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Mountains, Bushwalking | Leave a comment

Taronga Zoo – 9 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

Friends had invited me to accompany them on a day at the Zoo. School holidays means the Zoo is busy, but it is always a nice place to visit. In our group was John, his two sons Jasper and Sebastian, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – 8 October 2019 – Birds and Whales

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

After a morning bird activity with the Mudlarks, I caught a train to Central and then a bus to Maroubra Beach. I wanted to see how the nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons were going and see what else was happening. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , | 1 Comment