Author Archives: Dave Noble

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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Birds at Barton Park – 23 July 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

Barton Park, which includes the Landing Lights Wetland, has been one of my regular local venues for bird photography, but I had not been there since mid April. Probably due to the fungi season. So I made my way there … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park Orchid Walk – 22 July 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was another walk led by Brian Everingham with the National Parks Association of NSW. We visited three areas of Royal National Park to look for orchids. The Forest Path We walked down a short section of the Forest Path … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 21 July 2024

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was heading to a nice luncheon at Earlwood. It was at a townhouse near Waterworth Park, so I walked there along the Cooks River with enough time to look for and photograph some birds. Here are some birds I … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungal Field Study – 20 July 2024

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group, together with Wolli Creek Preservation Society for a field study in Wolli Creek Regional Park. We had find, but cold weather on the day, but the less up period had been dry, so … Continue reading →

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