Author Archives: Dave Noble

The Old Hartley Shale Railway – 21 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

A group of us were heading up the Blue Mountains on the weekend to attend a book launch at Mt Tomah the next day. We intended to camp that night at Mt Wilson so we could get to the book … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk at Blackheath – Colliers Causeway – 20 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had gone up the mountains and were wondering what bushwalk would be best. It was wet and misty and more rain was forecast during the day. I suggested the walk at Blackheath – through Centennial Glen, then … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Northern Coastline – Photo Essay

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Here are some photos of another trip to Royal National Park. This time I was concentrating on the area near Curracurrong and Eagle Rock. I walked there and back from Bundeena.

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Oatley Park – Nature Walk – 17 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk around Oatley Park. It was organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association. In the party were Brian, Ken, Allen, Val, Sue, Esther, Peter, Theo, myself and we were later joined by Digi … Continue reading →

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The Gap to Bondi Walk – 16 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk along the Coastal Track from The Gap to Bondi Beach. I started by catching a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walking the short distance to the reserve at The Gap. After a bit of … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 15 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a full day wandering around the wetlands in Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay photographing the birdlife. There was a lot to see! Here are some of what I photographed. I have grouped them by species. But also some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 14 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird count at Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve. The group met at the wetlands at 7:30 am and then broke into two subgroups – one to survey the wetlands and the other … Continue reading →

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Nature at Royal National Park – 12 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable day at Royal National Park, accompanied by Digi Dave, photographing the wildlife. We started off at Audley. Quite a few birds were out. But also a large Lace Monitor (Goanna) was wandering around. This seemed … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 11 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent part of the day cycling along the Cooks River between Cup and Saucer Creek and Tempe Reserve looking for and photographing the birds. At the Boat Harbour, there were the usual Cormorants and Pelicans. It was interesting to … Continue reading →

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Little Switzerland and Wentworth Pass – 10 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Mountains with Bob for a day trip. We had discussed a few possible walks, and had decided on a walk at Blackheath, but when we stopped for coffee at Lawson, the weather was not the … Continue reading →

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