Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Audley and Taren Point – 19 January 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent nice day out with Valerie and Sue visiting Royal National Park at Audley, and then on the way home, we stopped off at Taren Point to look for shorebirds. Royal National Park – Audley We first visited Wattle … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Kingfishers – 18 January 2026

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I visited Wolli Creek Regional Park, near Earlwood, to spend more time photographing the nesting Sacred Kingfishers again. It was a good visit as the birds were quite active in bringing food to their nest. Not long after I arrived, … Continue reading →

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Powerful Owls at the Botanic Gardens – 17 January 2026

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

My friend Sue had recently spotted a pair of Powerful Owls resident in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. So I joined her on a visit to the gardens to see if we could spot them. We soon spotted them, … Continue reading →

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Greenway Walk – 16 January 2026

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Dave Noble

Some friends, Nipper, Airdrie and Doug were on bikes trying out the new Greenway Cycleway, and asked if I wanted to meet up for coffee. It sounded like a good idea, so I walked down to Arlington and met them … Continue reading →

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Birds at Wolli Creek – 15 January 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a short trip to part of Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph the nesting pair of Sacred Kingfishers and also any other birds nearby. I waited at the nest area for a while, and this one turned up … Continue reading →

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Birds at Taren Point – 14 January 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bushwalking friend Elaine had organised catch up brunch at Engadine. After a great feast, most of the party (Valerie, Brian, Elaine and myself)  headed off to the shore of Botany Bay neat Taren Point to see what birds were around. … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 2 January 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I visited Malabar Headland with Valerie and Sue, and we later met up with Alana for a good day out on the sea cliffs. Early on, we spotted a Nankeen Kestrel –

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Newcastle Excursion – 1 January 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

For the first day of the new year, I wen ton a train trip to Newcastle with Valerie and Sue. We had originally planned a more ambitious trip. Not as far, but one involving bus and ferry trips, as well … Continue reading →

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More Wolli Creek Birds – 31 December 2025

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to visit some of the birds in Wolli Creek Regional Park. Here are some photos –

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Nurragingy Reserve – 30 December 2025

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I visited Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Valerie. We had quite a good day, but did not see as many birds as we were hoping. Here are some photos – Turtles

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