Author Archives: Dave Noble

Waterfall to Heathcote Walk – 10 October 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Dave Noble

I forgot to record this walk I did over a month ago. It was a fairly ordinary walk from Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls and the Karloo Pool but there was a fair bit of nature on display – … Continue reading →

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Karloo Pool and Kangaroo Creek – 12 November 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dave Noble

Another hot day was forecast, and I accepted an invitation to join friends for a walk from Heathcote to Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park. In the part were Su Li, Brent, Steffy, Martin, Chuin Nee, John, Jasper, Sebastian and … Continue reading →

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Erskine Creek Walk – 12 November 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dave Noble

Bob was back from a trip overseas and was keen on a walk. He had Saturday free, so we met at Glenbrook and then headed into the national park. It was quite a hot day, and our plan was to … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – 11 November 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was an easy walk and a very enjoyable day spent with two other David’s – Digi Dave and David Hufton. We started at the lookout above Oatley Park, and spent some time photographing some of the parrots and other birds. … Continue reading →

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Burramoko Head and Hanging Rock 9 – 10 November 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was my second attempt in recent weeks to try and get some good photographs of Hanging Rock and the cliffs of the Grose Valley near Burramoko Head. My earlier trip to the head had been during very fine weather. … Continue reading →

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Nature along the Cooks River – 7 and 8 November 2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant few hours on Monday and Tuesday on the banks of the Cooks River between Dulwich Hill and Canterbury photographing the wildlife. On the Monday, I happened to bump into Ken, who had come along the week … Continue reading →

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Bush Regeneration at Barrenjoey – 5-6 November 2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Dave Noble

Our group spent a productive two days at Barrenjoey – doing some weeding – mainly in the area near the lighthouse over the weekend. One thing about Barrenjoey is that we see a lot of wildlife while we are there. … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Bird Photography – 4 November 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Dave Noble

After hearing about the Tawny Frogmouth chcks, some friends were keen to come along and spend a morning photographing them and some of the other birds along the river. So I met up with Ken, Brian and Digi Dave, all … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – The Coastal Track – 2-3 November 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was another photography trip along the Coastal Track. This time, I started fairly late in the day at Otford and walked north to Bundeena. The weather was very fine. Perhaps too fine. Quite hot for walking (but there are … Continue reading →

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Tawny Frogmouths on the Cooks River 1-2 November 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Dave Noble

Two years ago, there were two separate families of Tawny Frogmouths, living in the trees alongside the Cooks River. Both the families were two adults and two chicks. I didn’t see any last year. But, this year, there are again … Continue reading →

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