Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds of the Northern Beaches – 6 November 2018

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to the Northern Beaches with the purpose of getting more photos of the Peregrine Falcon fledglings.  I went out to the cliffs where I had observed them before – but on this visit I was unsuccessful. … Continue reading →

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Historic Railway Tunnels – Helensburgh and Otford – 5 November 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting day catching up with a group of old friends and visiting some old railway disused railway tunnels between Waterfall and Stanwell Park. In the party were Keith, Rose, Chris, Otto, Roger and myself. I had … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – 4 November 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon photographing the birds at Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few of the usual residents were present including White-headed Stilts and White-faced Herons as well as various ducks.  But there were also quite … Continue reading →

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Jugglers and Grand Canyons – 2 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast, so it seemed a good time to visit some canyons. I travelled up the mountains with Bob and Doug. After coffee stop at Lawson, we decided to do Jugglers Canyon and then the Grand … Continue reading →

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Birds on the Northern Beaches – 1 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern Beaches on what turned out to be quite a hot day. The tide was low in the morning, so I first went out onto some rock platforms at the end of Long Reef. I … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 31 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent another day out on Malabar Headland. On this visit there were whales – but they were a long way out and cruising past rather than breeching or tail slapping. Also – The Peregrine Falcons were not that active. … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek and Tempe – 30 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting and enjoyable day wandering down the Two Valleys Track from Bexley North to Tempe and then crossing the Pacific Highway and looking for birds in Tempe Wetlands. I could hear quite a few birds along Wolli … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 29 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a day out at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay wandering around and photographing the birds. I was hoping to photograph some of the migratory birds, but the only ones I saw were a long way off and therefore … Continue reading →

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Bushcare at West Head – 27 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

Our Bushcare Group spent a day weeding at west Head in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. On the day, we weeded close to the lookout – in the same general area that we had weeded the year before. The main weed … Continue reading →

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Sculpture By The Sea and Some Coastal Walking – 26 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to see the outdoor sculptures at Sculpture By the Sea, which is held each year along the Coastal Path between Tamarama and Bondi Beach. After that, I continue waking north to Watsons Bay, where I caught … Continue reading →

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