Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 17 December 2025

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Dave Noble

I headed out to Malabar Headland with Sue, and we were later joined by Alana. I think we probably had the best session observing the family of Peregrine Falcons of the season. Here are how things panned out – When … Continue reading →

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Jibbon Walk – 16 December 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party from the National Parks Association of NSW for a very nice walk in Royal National Park. It was  a half day walk from Bundeena and then a loop around the Jibbon and back to … Continue reading →

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SUBW Coxs River Xmas Walk 14 – 15 December 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for the Sydney University Bushwalkers Christmas Walk to the Coxs River. Like last year, I travelled up with Roger, and we we’re soon in Megalong, and walking down the Six Foot Track.

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Jugglers and Grand Canyons – 13 December 2024

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day with Bob and Doug, visiting first Jugglers Canyon, and then The Grand Canyon in the upper Blue Mountains. I carried a camera and tripod on the trip, but the lighting was pretty poor, so the … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 December 2024

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue had suggested a late afternoon picnic out on Malabar Headland. She invited Valerie, Alana and myself. We met on the Headland with plenty of nice food to share. But there was a nice bonus! A newly fledged Peregrine Falcon … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 December 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Dave Noble

Now it was time for the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal. As usual, we started at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and finished at Hawthorne Light Rail Station. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Birds Survey – 10 December 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time for the bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month the survey was downstream – on the Wave Rock Circuit. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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More Raptors in Royal – 9 Dec 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had suggested a few dates for some walks, in Royal National Park or nearby. I suggested a visit to the sea cliffs north of Wattamolla to see the young Peregrine Falcons I had been fortunate to photograph two … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 8 December 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another day spent on Long Reef. Actually, I had visited Long Reef two days earlier, but had been greeted by a thick sea fog. I had waited to see if it cleared, but it didn’t, so I headed home early. … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek and Cicada Canyons – 5 December 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen on some more canyoning, and the weather forecast was not too bad, so we set off up the Mountains with the plan on first visiting Dargans Creek Canyon at Clarence, and then, if time permitted … Continue reading →

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