Author Archives: Dave Noble

Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 August 2026

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the monthly bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month, the group surveyed the downstream loop – from the Ewan Park footbridge, through Beaman Park, then across to the Golf Course and back … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 9 August 2026

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant hour or two alone the Cooks River between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park. As usual, I was looking for kingfishers to photograph, but on this visit, I did not spot any, but I did meet … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 8 August 2026

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

After attending the Tempe Bird survey, I travelled up to Long Reef for the afternoon. Despite the late start, the trip was very worthwhile. When I arrived, three Osprey were around. One was perched in some roots on the south … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 8 August 2026

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. The month I was a member of the group that surveyed at Tempe Reserve. Here are some of the birds we saw.

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More Raptors and Whales at Malabar Headland – 7 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

Sue and myself spent another afternoon out on Malabar Headland, as we later met up with Alana. The day turned out a bit like our last visit – with a mixture of whales and Peregrine Falcons. Here is a New … Continue reading →

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Visit to North Head – 6 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for an afternoon spent on North Head. We travelled by ferry to Manly, then caught a bus up to the Barracks. We were hoping to see a lot of birds, and in particular some raptors. On my … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 5 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another bird photography trip to Long Reef. When I arrived, about lunchtime, I spotted an Osprey perched on the top of the cliffs. It was eating a fish.

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Raptors and Whales – Malabar Headland – 4 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another very good day spent out in Malabar Headland National Park. I was with Valerie and Sue and we later met Alana. We walked out to near Boora Point without seeing very many birds and certainly no raptors. … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 2 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

Despite a late start, due to attending a bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park, I had a very worthwhile visit to Long Reef. When I arrived, it was relatively quiet, but then a Nankeen Kestrel appeared and started hunting.

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Wolli Creek Bird Survey – 2 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the monthly bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park along the section between Girrahween Park and the Flying Fox Camp. It was a cool morning, but the sun was out. We could hear a lot of … Continue reading →

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