Author Archives: Dave Noble

North Lawson Walk – 17 November 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a short, but very pleasant walk around part of the Waterfall Circuit on the north side of Lawson. In the part was Wendy, Don, Elata, Pete and Steph. We first walked down to Dantes Glen and looked at … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 15 Nov 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent at Oatley Park with Digi Dave. It was more hot weather, so we took it easy, visiting some of the lookouts and then the wetlands in Lime Kiln Bay. Then a short drive to … Continue reading →

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Grand and Jugglers Canyons – 14 November 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

The forecast was for a warm day, but not a heatwave. Blue Mountains National Park had been closed due to a catastrophic fire forecast, but that closure was due to end at midnight the day before. Bob and myself headed … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 13 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

The Zoo is always a pleasant place to visit. This visit my main aim was to photograph some of the baby animals. Here are some of the animals –

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Malabar Headland – 11 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

While the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still around, its worth making visits to see them at Malabar Headland. This visit was on a fairly windy day, and that seems to have made the Falcons more active – flying and interacting. … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 10 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day spent in the Northern Beaches area. I started off at Warriewood Wetlands and the neighbouring Irrawong Reserve, then visited some nearby sport fields, and then visited Long Reef for the low tide. At Warriewood Wetlands … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe, Barton Park and the Cooks River – 9 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting bird photography morning. First I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Then, after morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland, and then went home via the Cooks River to … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 7 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

The week before, I had been on a walk wth Bob looking for Aboriginal heritage sites in the Blue Mountains. On that trip, we had started with a lot of hope, but had met no success. It was now time … Continue reading →

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Chinese Garden Visit – 6 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

One place I had never visited in Sydney was the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour. I recently had the opportunity when catching up with an old bushwalking friend, Jodie, and her young daughter. These gardens are very beautiful and certainly … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 5 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another interesting and rewarding day spent out on Malabar Headland. Again the main focus was photographing the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, but there were also Sea Eagles around. When I was walking out to the headland from Maroubra, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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