Author Archives: Dave Noble

Return to Long Reef – 25 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided on another visit to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. I spent another good day photographing mainly raptors, but also a few Octopuses. It was low tide during the middle of the day. Here is how the day … Continue reading →

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More Aboriginal Sites on Kings Tableland – 24 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Both Bob and myself were keen to visit more Aboriginal sites on Kings Tableland. Perhaps one reason was that the road had recently been graded and was in very good condition. But also, on other recent trips, we had planned … Continue reading →

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Visit to Nurragingy Reserve – 23 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. Sue was keen to come along. It was a bit quieter than usual – perhaps due to cool weather? But we still saw some nice birds. … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 21 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a nice day spent out on Malabar Headland. The weather was very pleasant, but there was very little activity from the resident Peregrine Falcons, until we started walking back to Maroubra Beach. On the walk out, … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 20 July 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent another very good day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim was to photograph Ospreys as they hunted for fish, and any other raptors that may be present. The tide would be too high to … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 19 July 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their field study at Coachwood Glen near Blackheath. The weather on the day was fine and sunny, but rather cold. The lead up period had been quite dry, so not that fungi … Continue reading →

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Kings Tableland Walk – 17 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

With a forecast of good weather, Bob and myself, changed plans, and headed out to Kings Tableland again. On previous trips to the Tableland, our main aim was to look for Aboriginal sites. On this trip, our goal was to … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 16 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef has been a very good location lately for bird photography, particularly for Ospreys. So with Malabar Headland closed off due to nearby shooting, I headed up to spend the day at Long Reef. I arrived at the lookout … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 15 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had the morning free, so headed to Sydney Park to see what birds were around. It turned out to be relatively quiet while I was there. Here are some birds that I photographed –

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Woronora Heights Walk – 14 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

A new Regional Park had been announced by the state government at Woronora Heights near Engadine. It would be on land that was once formally owned by Sydney Water and had been earmarked for housing development. So it was good … Continue reading →

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