Author Archives: Dave Noble

The Horse Track and Rodriguez Pass – 1 August 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had heard that the Horse Track near Evans Lookout at Blackheath had recently been reopened after a period of track work, and suggested it to Bob as a suitable outing. The usual track had been closed for a long … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 31 July 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning on the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park. The highlight of this visit was observing the resident Sacred Kingfisher for a fair time. When I walked down from Illawarra Road, I spotted … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 30 July 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Barton Park photographing the birds. Compared to other visits, it was reasonably quiet. The highlight was seeing an Osprey fly past. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Wises Track Walk – 29 July 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I once gain joined Brian Everingham and party for a walk he led, for the National Parks Association of NSW, along Wises Track in Royal National Park. In the party was Brian, Sue, Suzanne, Elaine, Helen, Judy and myself. But … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 28 July 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had a great day at Long Reef in the Northern Beaches. It was very cold and very windy, and I was hoping for some shelter on the beach below the lookout. The tide was high. When I arrived at … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 27 July 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was the Saturday for the Greenway Bird Survey, and in the early morning, I walked over to Waratah Mills Light Rail Station, but on the way it started raining. And meeting with the others, the rain persisted , so … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 26 July 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time for  another visit to Malabar Headland. I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and we then walked out onto the Headland. We  had a very pleasant day, but the Peregrine Falcon action was a bit limited. … Continue reading →

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Ida Falls Walk (and a Visit to the Clarence Caves) – 25 July 2024

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

Ida Falls is a waterfall close to Lithgow, and is located near the old Zig Zag Railway. It is one place that I have never visited and been on my list of places to visit for a while (like Ahearn … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 24 July 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had spent a few hours in the morning along the Cooks River, and then later in the afternoon, I headed to Sydney Park at St Peters to see what birds were there. Here are some that I saw –

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Cooks River Birds – 24 July 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable morning along the Cooks River looking for birds. I was joined for the first bit by Valerie, and then I later met up with Michael, anointed local bird photographer. I met Valerie at Illawarra Road, and … Continue reading →

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