Author Archives: Dave Noble

Greenway Bird Survey – 24 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time once again, for the Dulwich Hill section of the Greenway Bird Survey. The group meets outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. While waiting for people to arrive, we watched a Noisy Miner at a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 23 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for another great day out on Malabar Headland. This time we were lucky to observe some amazing courtship flying by the Peregrine Falcons. We met at Maroubra Beach, and then started walking out. It was pretty quiet … Continue reading →

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A Walk Along Carawatha Ridge (and we visit an old railway formation near Mt Boyce) – 22 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had suggested to Bob, that we visit the Carawatha Ridge again. On a previous walk, we had entered Victoria Brook via this ridge, and it seemed quite scenic. I was keen to see what looked like good views from … Continue reading →

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Back to the Baza – 21 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had told Sue about my great encounters with the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park, the previous day, and she was keen to see it again, so we arranged to meet there in the afternoon. We did meet up near … Continue reading →

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Birds at Rookwood Necropolis – 21 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

Around this time last year (actually a bit later in the year), I had made a number of trips to Rookwood Necropolis to photograph the birds there. Many thanks to Simin for suggesting this location, as I had not been … Continue reading →

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The Pacific Baza at Sydney Park – 20 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

The Pacific Baza at Sydney Park continues to provide great photographic opportunities. At present it confines itself to the Park, so is not too hard to find. Especially with the pandemonium of the resident Noisy Miners trying their best to … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 20 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

On this day, a Tuesday, I visited two places. The first was Barton Park, which includes the Landing Lights Wetland. The birdlife was relatively quiet, so I proceeded later to Sydney Park, where I photographed the Pacific Baza again. I … Continue reading →

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Sydney Metro Extension – 19 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was the opening day of the new extension of the Metro – the line between Sydenham and Chatswood. I was keen to try it out. I met Sue at Sydenham, and we spent quite a few hours on the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 18 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for an interesting session of bird photography at Sydney Park. We were mainly wanting to find the Pacific Baza – which turned out to be very easy – we just had to listen for the pandemonium caused … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 17 August 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was an outstanding day for bird photography at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve in the Northern Beaches. I arrived around 11 am and stayed till around 4 pm. It was low tide when I arrived, so I was able to … Continue reading →

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