Author Archives: Dave Noble

Greenway, Botanic Gardens and Coast – 11 December 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a full day spent at three venues – the Greenway, between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne with the Greenway Bird Group, then I went to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Sydney to look for the resident Powerful Owls. I … Continue reading →

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Back to the Lane Cove River – 8 December 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had recently seen some photos of Powerful Owls in the Terrys Creek area, and was keen to try and find them. So I decided to repeat a walk I hd done the week before, but in the reverse direction. … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 6 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another fairly quiet day out on the headland. My previous trip had been quiet, but the one just before that had been outstanding. I think it may be now late in the season for the juvenile Peregrine Falcons to be … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek Canyon and some Bushfire Watching – 5 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

With bushfires raging in the Blue Mountains it was not surprising that most canyons were closed. A warmed day was forecast, so Bob and myself decided to visit Dargans Creek Canyon, one of the few that was not closed. On … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 4 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day up at the Northern Beaches photographing birds. I caught a B-line bus to Dee Why and then a local bus to Long Reef. I then walked out along the beach to the headland. On the … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park Birds – 3 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another hot day. I spent the morning and early afternoon at Bicentennial Park (and Sydney Olympic Park) photographing the birds before it got too hot. It was quite smokey, which didn’t help with photography. Photos are a bit … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Photo Walk – 2 December 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined a National Parks Association walk led by Brian Everingham from Bundeena along the Coastal Track to Marley Head and back. It was a walk with plenty of time for photography and the plan was to get back by … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Nature Walk – 1 December 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited the Lane Cove River and its tributaries. My friend Bob, who lives at Cheltenham had recently spotted the two juvenile Powerful Owls, so they would be certainly worth looking for. His … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 30 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had been to lunch at Bardwell Park. It was too early to head home, so I made my way along the Two Valleys Track down Wolli Creek towards Turrella and Tempe. At and near Girrahween Park I spotted at … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

After the incredible display of flying, put on by the Peregrine falcons and Sea Eagles that I had had the privilege of observing on my previous visit, I was keen on a repeat performance. However, this visit turned out a … Continue reading →

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