Author Archives: Dave Noble

Out with the Mudlarks – 8 Oct 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a day with two bird activities. It began, early in the morning with the Mudlarks monthly bird survey along the Cooks River. Here are some of the birds that we saw –

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Kowmung River Walk 5 – 7 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

The October Long weekend is a traditional time to visit the beautiful Kowmung River which flows through the heart of the Southern Blue Mountains Wilderness. It is also the time for the PBT – the “President’s Bludge Trip” organised by … Continue reading →

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Birds near Warriewood – 3 October 2019

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another full day of bird photography. Another very interesting and rewarding day. I caught a B-line bus to Warriewood and after a quick look along part of Mullt Creek, I headed to Warriewood Wetlands. I first visited the Settling Ponds … Continue reading →

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Back to Malabar Headland – 2 October 2019

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another day photographing birds and shales out on Malabar Headland. This time I was joined by Jan, a bushwalker and photographer that I had met recently on a bushwalk. He is well known for his orchid photos, and bird photography … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 1 October 2019

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable day wandering around Oatley Park looking at the plants and animals. The wildflowers were nice, some lizards were out and the birds were chirping. This time I started from Oatley Station, and walked down to … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 30 September 2019

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another very full day of bird photography at a number of locations in the Northern Beaches region. I started by catching a train to Wynyard and hen a B-line bus to Manly Vale. I then walked to a local sporting … Continue reading →

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Asgard Plateau Weekend 27-29 September 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant weekend spent in the Blue Mountains. The main purpose was to celebrate a friend’s significant birthday – and the campsite at Asgard Swamp was a good place for that. I had joined Digi Dave, travelling … Continue reading →

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Birds and Flowers at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens – 26 September 2019

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave suggested a trip to visit the Australian Botanic Gardens at Mt Annan. He had to pick up some equipment nearby, and thought a visit to the gardens would be nice. It was. The flowers were magnificent and there … Continue reading →

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Charles Darwin Walk – 25 September 2019

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined another National Parks Association walk, again led by Brian Everingham, this time to Wentworth Falls. The plan was to walk down the Chrales Darwin track to the falls then do a bit more walking – but that last … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 24 September 2019

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Dave Noble

After going the NPA for a morning trip at Tempe, caught a bus to Barton Park and spent the afternoon wandering around looking at the birdlife. There were many nice birds around, but my particular focus was the juvenile Black-shouldered … Continue reading →

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