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More Raptors at Long Reef – 14 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef. This visit twas pretty average as visits there go. There were plenty of Osprey flying around, but for the most part they were not that active in diving for fish. It was high tide during … Continue reading →

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Visit to North Head – 13 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was giving a talk on fungi to a group based at North Head, so after the Tempe Bird Survey I travelled into the city then caught a ferry to Manly, and then a bus to the Fairfax Lookout at … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 13 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly survey. This month I was in the group surveying Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon and Macquarie Lighthouse – 12 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

This was a very scenic day spent visiting two places in Sydney with outstanding views. First, I joined Valerie on a visit to the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon, and then we caught a ferry to Watsons Bay, where we met … Continue reading →

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Darwin Walk and Rocket Point and Lincolns Rock – Wentworth Falls – 11 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had earlier walked the then new Grand Clifftop Walk, but had been unable to complete the part of the walk along the Darwin Walk at Wentworth Falls as it was undergoing extensive track work. Well that work … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 9 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, Valerie, who had also been on the survey, and myself travelled to Barton Park to wander around seeing what birds were there. When we arrived, a Black-shouldered Kite landed on the sewer vent –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 9 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the Mudlarks Bird Survey along the Cooks River. This month, the early morning survey went upstream from the Lang Street Bridge to the Boat Harbour, then to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, and back on that side of … Continue reading →

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Visit to Taronga Zoo – 8 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

My friend Sue was keen to visit Taronga Zoo, and I was able to join her. We had a very pleasant day wandering around the enclosures observing the animals. Here is a selection of photos – Squirrel Monkey Rock Orchids

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Lunar Eclipse – 8 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Early in the morning, there was a Lunar Eclipse visible in Australia. I have photographed many of these over the years and they are not difficult – as the Moon even when eclipsed is easy to locate, and you don’t … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 7 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef, and different to some recent visits – a Nankeen Kestrel was around (and two of them briefly) as well as Osprey and a Sea Eagle. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level … Continue reading →

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