Author Archives: Dave Noble

Wolli Creek Birds – 28 December 2025

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I visited Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph birds. I stayed mainly near the Bray Avenue Wetlands and Paperbark Creek. I could hear quite a few birds around Paperbark Creek, but none came out of the scrub for photos, so … Continue reading →

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Nature at Hazelbrook 24 – 25 December 2025

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent the Christmas period at my sister and brother in law’s place a Hazelbrook enjoying their hospitality. During my visit, I took a few photos, mainly of birds in their garden. Here are some photos –

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Art Gallery of NSW – Mueck Exhibition – 18 December 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue, Valerie and Hermoine in attending the very interesting exhibition of artworks by Australian artist Ron Mueck at the Art Gallery of NSW. Ron Mueck specialises in ultra realistic depictions of human subjects. However, the artworks are not … Continue reading →

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Greenway Opening – 14 December 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Dave Noble

I walked over to attend the opening of the Greenway Cycleway and Walkway at Johnston Park near the Arlington Light Rail Station. It was fantastic to see this project finally completed. Back in 2011, on this blog, I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 10 December 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another excursion to Malabar Headland with Valerie and Sue. It had been a while since I had been to the headland and I was keen to see some Peregrine Falcon chicks. Our friend Alana, who lives near the Headland and … Continue reading →

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Back to the Sea Cliffs of Kurnell – 8 December 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

A few weeks earlier, I had been on a visit to these sea cliffs with Sue and Valerie. We had been lucky, spotting an Osprey, a nesting pair of Kestrels and a family of Peregrine Falcons with three chicks almost … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Weekend 6 – 7 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was heading up to a house warming party at Blackheath, with my friends John and Chuin Nee and there two boys, Jasper and Sebastian. It was a very hot day and we didn’t feel up to doing anything too … Continue reading →

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Kentlyn Basin Walk – Georges River – 4 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, and a short walk to a swimming hole seemed a good idea. Bob and Doug were keen on a walk, and I had suggested visiting the Basin on the Georges River at Kentlyn. None of … Continue reading →

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Birds at Wolli Creek – 2 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I went on a short visit to Wolli Creek to spend a few hours on bird photography. At first I heard lots of birds (mainly Bulbuls). But had few opportunities to photograph them. I had heard a number of Superb … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 1 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a very pleasant day at Oatley Park. The highlight was a nice picnic lunch. Thanks to Valerie for bringing extra food! Here are some photos – View from Websters Lookout –

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