Author Archives: Dave Noble

Tasmania – Tasman Peninsula – 15 March 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was the last part of our visit to Tasmania. We left Triabunna and drove down to Tasman Peninsula. On the way we stopped off at the usual tourist places – Tesselated Pavement, the Sea Arches near Doo Town and … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Maria Island 13 – 14 March 2019

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Dave Noble

On the trip to Tasmania with Wendy, after visiting The Walls of Jerusalem, we were keen to head to the East Coast for some activities that would be a bit more relaxing. Wendy drove the hire car to Swansea, where … Continue reading →

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Walking in Tasmania – Walls of Jerusalem Walk 9 – 12 March 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

Our third walk in Tasmania was to the Walls of Jerusalem. On the trip was Wendy and myself. We had farewelled Steph – she was heading up the Arm River Track to climb Mt Ossa. We headed up to the … Continue reading →

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Walking in Tasmania – Du Cane Range Walk 1 – 6 March 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was the second walk we had planned in Tasmania. On the walk, as well as Wendy and myself, we were joined by Steph, and also, from Pine Valley Hut, by Freddy. The Du Cane Range is one of my … Continue reading →

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Walking in Tasmania – Frenchmans Cap 25 – 28 February 2019

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dave Noble

Wendy had invited me to join her on a holiday in Tasmania. Her main objective was Federation Peak, but recent bushfires resulted in that area being closed. To replace it, I had suggested a traverse of the Du Cane Range. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 22 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a very rewarding morning at Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve wandering around with my camera. Things started off pretty quietly. At first, I didn’t see or hear too many birds. It had been raining lightly. But … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek Canyon – 21 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was a wet, misty day up the mountains. I was heading up there with Bob to do a canyon. We had decided on Dargans Creek. It is only a short walk to the canyon and an even shorter walk … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Photo Trip – Bass Point and Yallah Bay – 20 February 2019A

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

On a recent rip to the Shellharbour area with Digi Dave, we had tried to drive out to Bass Point, but found the road closed. On that trip, we looked around for an alternative road, but could find none. Another … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 19 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a fairly quiet day spent in Malabar Headland National Park. It was a hot day and the birdlife seemed fairly quiet. I walked from Maroubra out onto the headland. I saw a few small birds on the way.

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Nurragingy Reserve – 18 February 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Dave Noble

After my last trip to Nurragingy, I was keen to head back there for some more bird photography. A hot day was forecast, so I got there not long after 8 am. I was hoping to photograph the Pacific Baza … Continue reading →

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