Author Archives: Dave Noble

Taronga Zoo Visit – 21 September 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

On this visit to the Zoo, I wanted to try and photograph some of the animals that were located in dark places such as the Platypus and the occupants of the Nocturnal House. To attempt these photographic challenges in places … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Southern Coastline

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had been to the Figure Eight Pool on the southern coastline at Royal National Park. For some reason it has become a popular place for Instagrammers to head to with their selfie sticks. … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone In Focus – Photo Exhibition

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Dave Noble

I had the pleasure of attending the Gardens of Stone in Focus Photographic Exhibition yesterday. As well as being able to look at a great collection of photos of this very beautiful region there was a series of talks on different … Continue reading →

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The Stead Memorial Walk

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Dave Noble

I recently heard about this worthwhile project being undertaken by David Stead, the grandson of two of the major early conservationists in NSW, David G Stead and Thistle Stead. David Stead, the grandson, intends to walk from Wirrimbirra Wildlife Sanctuary near … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park Photo Walk

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Dave Noble

Its always nice to return to Royal National Park with a camera. On this trip I saw a variety of wildlife (birds, lizards and snakes) and a great display of  wildflowers. Royal National Park has a mixture of landscapes – … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour – Sunrise and Morning – 12 September 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dave Noble

Last week I had been stuck at home with a bad cold, so was keen to get out. But, I had got tired the day before at West Head, so thought an easy morning would be better than a more … Continue reading →

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Bush Regeneration at West Head – 11 September 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dave Noble

Our bush care group was heading out to West Head to help wth some bush regeneration. We started at the West  Head Lookout and descended on a newly reconstructed track, down some ladders to the old World War II battery. … Continue reading →

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100 Birds and Still Counting – 10 September 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dave Noble

The local bird group – The Tempe Birdos has recently added a 100th bird to their bird list for birds seen at the Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve. This is a fantastic achievement from a dedicated group of citizen scientists. … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 September 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dave Noble

After being sick at home for the best part of a week with a bad cold, it was pleasant to get out and enjoy some local nature. I headed down to the Cooks River area to photograph some local wildlife. … Continue reading →

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The Big Baird Wolf Strikes Again – A Sad Day for Local Wildlife and Trees

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Dave Noble

Today – The 7th September is supposed to be “Threatened Species Day”. How sad then that it has been marked by the destruction of a local forest area, an area that was one of the few remaining remnants of critically endangered Cooks … Continue reading →

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