Author Archives: Dave Noble

Urban Coastal Walking – Milsons Point to Waverton – 21 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant half day out with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk led by Brian Everingham. Also on the walk were Gary, Sue B, Sue W, Esther, Claire, Kevin, Allen, Derek, Karen, Paul, Terry and … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 20 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another walk in Royal National Park. Another chance to see wildflowers, birds and great scenery. Digi Dave and myself set out from Wattamolla carpark along the Coastal Track. A windy day was forecast, but most of the time we enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 18 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day photographing birds at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. Like the previous visit, I had no luck spotting any of the Azure Kingfishers this time. But there were plenty of other nice birds to see. The best … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Cooks River and Barton Park – 17 August 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a day spent in my local area – cycling along the Cooks River Cycleway from Cup and Saucer Creek to Barton Park and then back home. I started, by looking for Tawny Frogmouths. I found one pair along … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Maroubra to La Perouse – 16 August 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Dave Noble

Su Li had a few days off work, so was keen on a mid-week walk. I put forward a number of suggestions and we ended up deciding on a walk along to coast from Maroubra to La Perouse. I have … Continue reading →

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Mill Creek Loop – 15 August 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Dave Noble

I have been to Mill Creek a fair bit recently on trip with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group to look at the interesting fungi that can be found there. But its also a great place to start bushwalks. Two walks … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Malabar Headland – 14 August 2019

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Dave Noble

After taking part in the Greenway bird survey, I caught the Light Rail to Central and then a bus to Maroubra Beach and set off for Malabar Headland. This was a fairly quiet trip compared to previous visits. I did … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 14 August 2019

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the month I had joined a local bird group for a survey of the birds along part of the Greenway at Dulwich Hill. This morning I joined the same group for a survey further along the Greenway – … Continue reading →

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Astrophotography – 13 August 2019

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

Some practice astrophotography. During the evening it was easy to spot Jupiter and the almost full Moon. Between them was Saturn. Three objects to photograph. First Jupiter. Here is a typical shot – You can easily see some bands on … Continue reading →

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Birds in Sydney – Centennial Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens – 13 August 2019

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another interesting day of bird photography. I started off at Centennial Park. One of the key birds I wanted to photograph there was the Powerful Owl. I had taken nice photo of it on my previous visit. But on the … Continue reading →

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