Author Archives: Dave Noble

Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – Photowalk – 6 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave had invited me to Oatley Park and nearby Lime Kiln Bay for some photography. We spent a very pleasant day  wandering around with our cameras. Spring is in the air. A lot of the birds are building nests … Continue reading →

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A Wander Around Bicentennial Park – 5 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I went on a very pleasant photo walk though Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. I have visited this park many times, but mainly on bike. This time I took a slower option hoping to see more. I concentrated on the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 4 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant day spent at the zoo. The main focus of this visit was to practise some animal action photography – e.g. birds in flight. The Bird Show is good for that. I always visit the Blue … Continue reading →

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Muogamarra Nature Reserve Visit – 3 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

Wendy was keen on a walk and she suggested a visit to Muogamarra Nature Reserve. Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for a short time each year – six weekends during the wildflower season. The reserve is … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 2 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day cycling along the Cooks River Cycleway, from the Boat Harbour to Botany Bay and back stopping along the way to photograph the birds. I spent most of my time at the Landing Lights Wetland … Continue reading →

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Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2018

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Dave Noble

Ian Brown has produced a stunning calendar of photos taken in the Blue Mountains for his 2018 Wild Blue Mountains Calendar. Copies can be ordered through his website or from selected retails outlets in the Blue Mountains (such as Gleebooks … Continue reading →

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Springwood Bushwalking Club – 50th Anniversary Book

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was delighted to get a copy of The Springwood Bushwalking Club’s 50th Anniversary Book – “Adventures, Friends and Memories” in the post a few days ago. The club was my first serious introduction to bushwalking. The Club was started … Continue reading →

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Grose Head South Walk – 29 August 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant walk with Bob. I had suggested it a couple of weeks ago as a good walk to do if there was bad weather higher up the mountains. But on that occasion, the weather turned out better … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Walk – 28 August 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had never visited Malabar Headland. For a long time it was military land and a rifle range. Now, the military land is Malabar National Park. The rifle range unfortunately remains. Malabar Headland is on the south side of Maroubra … Continue reading →

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Storm Watching at Balls Head – 27 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Possible thunderstorms were predicted for Sydney in the late afternoon. I had been keeping an eye on the   rain radar and watching a storm moving up from the south west. I thought that a trip out to Balls Head … Continue reading →

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