Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 13 October 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable morning at Tempe Wetlands with the Tempe Birdos, taking part in their monthly survey. The rain held off and we had an interesting time wandering around listening for the birds and trying to spot them. It … Continue reading →

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Return to Malabar Headland National Park – More Raptors and Whales – 12 October 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had visited Malabar Headland National Park last week, on the one day it was open to the public. The others days it was closed due to shooting at the adjacent rifle range. I was not planning on visiting the … Continue reading →

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Pulpit Rock Walk – 11 October 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast, and it was the day for a daywalk with Bob. We headed up the mountains and on the way discussed options. Something involving tracks and waterfalls sounded suitable. There had been a lot of rain … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Northern Beaches – 9 October 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a very full and interesting day in the Northern Beaches looking for and photographing birds. In some ways this was a repeat of my last trip – as I went to the same areas and saw many of … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 October 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

I have been neglecting some of the birdlife in my local area, so I cycled down to the Cooks River with my camera. A commenter to my blog, Steve, had mentioned on a previous post about a new Tawny Frogmouth … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 7 October 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was a wet day – with light rain on and off, so I thought a short walk in my local area would be nice. I also want to see if the recent rain had brought any fungi. I caught … Continue reading →

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Raptors and Whales at Malabar Headland National Park – 2 October 2018

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Dave Noble

I wanted to make a visit to Malabar Headland National Park during the week, but looking at the NPWS Alert Page showed that it would be closed most days due to nearby  shooting at the adjacent rifle range. Its a … Continue reading →

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SUBW – PBT – Kowmung River – 29 September – 1 October 2018

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Dave Noble

Over the long weekend I attended the Sydney University Bushwalkers President’s Bludge Trip. By club tradition this walk goes to the Kowmung River on the long weekend in October. It normally attracts a reasonable number of people and the camaraderie … Continue reading →

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Liversidge Hill and Rigby Hill – 27 September 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I suggested a walk to Bob to go to a vantage point on the far end of Liversidge Hill above the northern side of the Grose Valley to look at a detached pinnacle. I had seen this pinnacle many times … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Wattamolla, Maianbar and Audley – 26 September 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day in Royal National Park with Digi Dave. I had told him about the dead whale washed up at Wattamolla and we interested to see if any sharks were feeding on it. They had been a … Continue reading →

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