Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Long Reef – 2 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef Headland on the Northern Beaches has been a very good venue for bird photography lately, so I decided on another trip there. This time it was a bit quieter than other recent visits. It was a warm day … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 1 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study held by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson on Saturday morning. We found a reasonable variety of fungi out, but not a huge abundance dues to recent dry … Continue reading →

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Kincumber Mountain and Winney Bay Coast Walk – 27 February 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested coastal walk, on the rock platforms under the cliffs between Winney Bay and Avoca Beach on the Central Coast near Terrigal. We thought the walk would be easier in low tide, and as that was in the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 26 February 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

I made a morning visit to Barton Park to see what birds were there. I saw a reasonable number of birds – and most were at Landing Lights Wetland. Here are some photos –

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Back to Nurragingy Reserve – 24 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

The previous recent visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside had been outstanding opportunities to photograph the resident birdlife, so I was keen on another visit. Sue was also keen to come along. This visit proved to be a lot quieter … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds and Raptors at Long Reef – 23 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I sent another day at Long Reef photographing birds. When hot weather if forecast, Long Reef can be a lot cooler as it often experiences a sea breeze. The sea breeze when it hits the headland creates updrafts that attract … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 22 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for the Saturday survey along the Dulwich Hill section of the Greenway. I joined the group outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some of the birds we observed –

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Store Beach and The Wormhole – 21 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I suggested a walk to Store Beach near the Quarantine Station at North Head to Bob. This beach is normally accessed by boat, but in low tide, it is possible to walk around the shore from the nearby Collins Beach. … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 20 February 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Dave Noble

The day started off relatively quiet, but as it proceeded, things got better and better. Several highlights – quality time observing a pair of Azure Kingfishers, but later we observed a large number of Pacific Bazas. We were astounded to … Continue reading →

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Godwits at Hen and Chicken Bay – 19 February 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had visited Hen and Chicken Bay at Abbotsford early in January, and had been able to photograph the Bar-tailed Godwits that forage on the exposed mudflats during low tide. It was time for another visit to see if any … Continue reading →

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