Author Archives: Dave Noble

Back to Malabar Headland – 2 January 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

My previous visit to Malabar Headland had been quite disappointing with only a brief appearance of the juvenile Peregrine Falcon.  This visit was even less successful. I did spot an adult Peregrine Falcon perched on the cliffs, but it remained … Continue reading →

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Narawang Wetlands – 1 January 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had recently heard that a pair of Black-backed Bitterns (Australian Little Bitterns) had successfully been nesting at Narawang Wetlands at Newington. So I spent most of a rather hot day there trying to spot these rather reclusive birds. I … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 31 December 2024

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had a pleasant visit to Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland. The highlight of this visit was watching a pair of foraging Buff-banded Rails. But first, at the Landing Lights Wetland. The Pied Stilts were active.

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Long Reef Birds – 30 December 2024

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

After a very quiet day spent at Malabar Headland the day before, I wanted some more raptor action, so I headed up to Long Reef. As soon as I arrived, I spotted an Osprey perched on the cliffs below the … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 December 2024

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

Not long after returning from Tasmania, I headed out to Malabar Headland to see how the juvenile Peregrine Falcon was going. When I walked out onto the cliffs, I soon spotted it resting on the cliffs.

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Tasmania 19 – 26 December 2024

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had a family Christmas in Tasmania, staying at my sister and brother in law’s place at West Ulverstone. We were also joined by my other sister and her husband. I took my bird camera with me, and recorded some … Continue reading →

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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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