Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 29 September 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Malabar Headland to many see how the resident Peregrine Falcons were doing. I started off  by myself this visit, for the walk out, but I met friend John and his two young sons, Jasper  and … Continue reading →

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State Library and Botanic Gardens Visit – 28 September 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

While at the State Library a few days earlier for the Lorrie Graham Exhibition. with Valerie and Sue, we had also noticed there were other photo exhibitions that looked interesting. They were. This visit, Sue could not make it, but … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 26 September 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had been on the Greenway Bird Survey earlier in the morning. Later, I did a short walk along the Cooks River from Canterbury Road to Wardell Road. Here are some of the birds I saw – Grey Butcherbird

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Greenway Bird Survey – 26 September 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part on the monthly bird survey along Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. Here are some of the birds we saw  as we walked from Waratah Mills Light Rail Staton around a loop on both sides of the … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 25 September 2026

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day spent at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Sue. We were particularly looking for Azure Kingfishers and Pacific Bazas, but had no luck. We heard a Sacred Kingfisher, but could not spot it, and we also … Continue reading →

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More Aboriginal Art Sites Near Euroka – 24 September 2026

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Dave Noble

About a month earlier, I had been on a trip to visit a number of Aboriginal art sites near Euroka in the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park. But there were more sites to visit, or to revisit. On … Continue reading →

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Sydney Sea Cliffs – Peregrine Falcons – 23 September 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast was not the best, but I was keen to be outdoors, so I headed to a location on the sea cliffs of Sydney to see if any Peregrine Falcons were about. I was very fortunate on my … Continue reading →

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Lorrie Graham Exhibition and Botanic Gardens Visit – 22 September 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue and Valerie at the cafe at the State Library of NSW in Macquarie Street for lunch, and we then we visited the Lorrie Graham Exhibition held at the Library. Lorrie Graham is a very accomplished … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 21 September 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

I decided to do a local walk along the Two Valleys Track – starting on Wolli Creek at Bexley North and then following Wolli Creek to the Cooks River, then walking upstream to Illawarra Road. The forecast was for a … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Raptors – 19 September 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

Long Reef has certainly been the best location in Sydney to observe and photograph Ospreys lately. But this visit – theOspreys although present were very quiet. There was no fishing. When I arrived, I spotted an Osprey perched on the … Continue reading →

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