Author Archives: Dave Noble

Greenway Bird Survey – 25 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the monthly local bird survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The group meets outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some birds we saw –

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Narawang Wetlands – 24 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

After visiting Putricia, and then the Art Gallery of NSW, I decided to spend the afternoon at Narawang Wetlands, so I caught strain to Strathfield then a bus to Newington. The visit was a bit disappointing. I was on the … Continue reading →

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Art Gallery of NSW – Magritte Exhibition – 24 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the year, I had been to the Art Gallery of NSW to see some exhibitions, and after viewing Puticia, the Corpse Flower at the Botanic Gardens, it seemed a good time to visit the nearby Art Gallery. Sue … Continue reading →

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Visiting Putricia – The Corpse Flower – 24 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was keen to see the huge Corpse Flower when it opened at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. The Corpse Flower, Amorphophallus titanum, supposedly has the biggest and smelliest flower in the world, and they only flower, roughly, once per … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 23 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I went on a morning trip to Barton Park to photograph what birds I could find. When I arrived at Landing Lights Wetland, I was surprised to see a fair number of Egrets and Spoonbills.

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Raptors at Long Reef – 21 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time for another visit to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim was to photograph raptors. I did quite well, spotting a number of Ospreys and a pair of Nankeen Kestrels. When I … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Walk – 20 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was keen to head to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to see if any early season fungi was out due to recent rain. I persuaded Valerie and Sue to join me. We travelled up to Springwood by train and after … Continue reading →

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Photographing Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) – 19 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was keen to observe and photograph Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS).  But there were challenges. Would I be able to see it in the light pollution of Sydney, and would the weather cooperate? The comet had survived its close pass … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 19 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had intended to visit Rookwood, but on the train, the weather looked good enough for a longer and more remote  trip, so I made a visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside, and despite some bad weather, I was fortunate … Continue reading →

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Some Fungi in Wolli Creek Regional Park – 18 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had originally travelled up to Chatswood in the morning, with the intention of visiting Ferndale Park to see if any fungi was out, but as soon as I arrived, it started raining. The rain looked like it had set … Continue reading →

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