Author Archives: Dave Noble

Raptors of the Northern Beaches – 25 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

After seeing the return of some migratory birds recently at Landing Lights Wetland and Bicentennial Park I wondered if there would be any on Long Reef Headland between Dee Why and Collaroy. You can only visit the far part of … Continue reading →

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More Peregrine Falcons at Malabar Headland – 24 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to Malabar Headland National Park, and was rewarded with some great observations of the resident pair of Peregrine Falcons. On my last visit, I had seen one of the birds, probably the male, return with some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 22 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay – mainly photographing the birdlife. The afternoon before I had been at the Landing Lights Wetland and had seen some of the migratory birds had arrived. I thought there … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – 21 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had spent the morning at Tempe Wetlands and then had lunch at Dulwich Hill with two friends Roger and Digi Dave. After lunch, Digi Dave was keen for some bird photography, so we headed to Landing Lights Wetland at … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 21 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I was meeting friends for lunch, but that left the morning free for some local photography, so I headed to the Tempe Wetlands to see what was out. I spent a very enjoyable two hours there. I photographed some of … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Escarpment Walk – 20 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had completed the Illawarra Coastal Walk from Stanwell Park to Sublime Point and then to Austinmer last year, and was keen to do it again. I had suggested it to Bob that we do it some time, and the … Continue reading →

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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 19 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I caught a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walked the short distance to The Gap. My intention was to walk down the Coastal Path on the lookout for birds and finish off the walk at Dudley Page Reserve with … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Little Marley – 18 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day out in the bush in Royal National Park on a walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. In the part, as well as Brian, there was Valerie, Sue B, … Continue reading →

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More Birds from the Northern Beaches – 17 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting and pleasant day spent in the Northern Beaches accompanied by Ken and John. Walking past a rock pool we noticed a Little Pied Cormorant enjoying the sun and a White Faced Heron hunting for food.

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Out and About at Oatley Park – 14 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day wandering around Oatley Park with Digi Dave. We photographed mainly birds and a few orchids. We were on the lookout for a Osprey nest, that we heard could be seen from one of the lookouts. … Continue reading →

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