Author Archives: Dave Noble

Malabar Headland – 3 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland National Park to check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. On this visit, I walked in, and out from Malabar for a change. It turned out to be a very good day.

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Orchids in Royal National Park – 2 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

We were scheduled to go on a NPA walk to the Curra Moors in Royal National Park led by Brian Everingham. But, it turned out the walking tracks in the Park were all closed due to a a total fire … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 1 September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I thought about time for another visit to Oatley Park. I was wondering what birds and orchids were out. I caught a train to Oatley and walked to the Park, then started off along one of the tracks.

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 31 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided that another visit to Long Reef would be worthwhile. Lately it has been the best place to photograph raptors. But when I arrived, around 11 am, things turned out to be very quiet. No other bird photographers were … Continue reading →

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Coba Ridge Walk – 29 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up to Fiddletown to walk along Coba Ridge in Marramarra National Park.  We had pleasant weather on our walk – where we were mainly looking for Aboriginal art sites. We found a number of pretty good … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 28 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I went for a morning walk along the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Cahill Park.  The weather was fine, bit it was windy – and perhaps as a result, I did not see too many birds. Here are … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 27 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue was keen to see the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park again, so I suggested we meet up at the Park and then go for a wander around and see if we could find it. We met at the chimneys … Continue reading →

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An Orchid Bonanza! – A Walk to Kangaroo Creek – 26 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brain Everingham was back from his travels, and had organised a walk, with the NPA, from Engadine to Kangaroo Creek and back. On the walk, we experience a grea display of wild flowers and also 8 species of orchid. The … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 25 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Long Reef again, hoping for more photographic opportunities with the local Ospreys. I had a reasonable day, although it was bit quieter than other recent visits. This time the tide was high, so I could not … Continue reading →

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Birds along Terrys Creek – 24 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I travelled up to Epping via the metro, and then walked down Pembroke Road to Terrys Creek. I was wanting to spot some Powerful Owls, and hopefully some newly fledged owlets. But despite a lot of looking, … Continue reading →

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