Author Archives: Dave Noble

Anvil Rock Lookout and The Grand Canyon 19 – 20 January 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the day, David Hufton and myself had visited Rocky Creek Canyon. We had intended to camp in that area, but a total fire ban meant that we would not be able to cook our dinner on our stoves, … Continue reading →

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Rocky Creek Canyon – 19 January 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day of canyoning and photography in Rocky Creek Canyon. This trip was with David Hufton. The lighting in the canyon was very similar to that of my previous trip – quite harsh and contrasty. So … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 18 January 2018

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been down to Royal National earlier in the day, and it had been quite hot, but later in the afternoon it was quite pleasant so, around 5 pm, I cycled down to the Cooks River to see how … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Little Marley Walk – 18 January 2018

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a nice walk in Royal National Park organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. On the walk were Brian, Esther, Julie, Allen, John, Ken, Erden, Sue and myself. We started at Wattamolla where we … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Walk – 17 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day up at Springwood – walking down to Sassafras Gully and back. I was looking to see what orchids were out and what birds I could photograph. I did not expect any fungi – as I … Continue reading →

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Malabar National Park Walk – 16 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

Powerful surf conditions were forecast, so I thought it would be nice to do coastal walk. So I caught a bus to Maroubra and set off along the new track into Malabar National Park. It was quite windy and some … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 15 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

I headed down to the Cooks river with my camera mainly to check on the progress with the Tawny Frogmouth chicks. But on my visit, it was quite windy and one of the parent birds was sitting on top of … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 14 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant trip down Claustral Canyon with a group of friends – Wendy (who organised the trip), Michael and Colin and his daughter Sam. I did not take any photos on the day, but instead shot some video. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands and the Cooks River – 13 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was the second Saturday on the month so I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey at Tempe Wetlands and Reserve.  I then headed up the Cooks River to look for the tawny Frogmouth chicks one again. … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park Visit – 12 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant afternoon wandering around the pools and foreshore at Bicentennial Park with my camera. I was mainly looking for birds, but the overwhelming noise was from cicadas. 

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