Author Archives: Dave Noble

Magpie Larks at the Botanic Gardens – 28 December 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens to see if I could locate the Powerful Owls once more. In this I failed despite a fair bit of looking. I then headed down to where on my previous … Continue reading →

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Hazelbrook North Waterfall Loop – 25 December 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was enjoying the hospitality of my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook over the Christmas period, and on Christmas Day I went on the waterfall walk near their place. This takes you to three main waterfalls – Horseshoe, … Continue reading →

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Canyon Photography Weekend 22-23 December 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Dave Noble

I headed up the mountains with Albert for a weekend of photography in some of the sandstone canyons. We first visited Rocky Creek Canyon, then went to The River Caves Canyon and finished with the Grand Canyon. The weather was … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Do It In The Road Canyon – 20 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains with Bob for a day of canyoning. During the previous evening there had been some heavy rain in the mountains and we changed plans to visit Whungee Wheengee Canyon and instead do Why Don’t … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 19 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

I headed back out to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside hoping to get more photos of the Sacred Kingfishers feeding their chick. However, when I arrived it was looking like the nest has now been vacated. I did not see any … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Mona Vale to Narrabeen – 18 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Coastal Path in the Northern Beaches. I was mainly on the lookout for raptors. I caught a B-line bus to the terminus at Mona Vale, then walked out to the beach. I scanned … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 17 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

Oatley Park is always worth a visit. There always seems to be a lot to see and photograph there. On this visit I observed quite a few different species of orchid, and lots of lizards and birds. I walked to … Continue reading →

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SUBW Christmas Walk to the Coxs River 15-16 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was time for the annual Sydney University Bushwalkers Christmas Walk to the Coxs River. I met up with Roger, and we walked down to the campsite earlier then the main party. The walk down was hot and we were … Continue reading →

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Carnivorous Plants at the Botanic Gardens – 14 December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had heard that the special Carnivorous Plants Display at the Calyx at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney was worth a visit. So I decided to see it. It was quite amazing and well worth it. It has free … Continue reading →

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Western Creek Walk – 13 December 2018

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had suggested this walk to Bob a while back. I had thought about some o f the other tributaries of Glenbrook Creek – such as Kanuka Brook and Magdala Creek – they both have waterfalls along their length. So … Continue reading →

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