Author Archives: Dave Noble

Photographing Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS – 1 October 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

There was an opportunity to photograph the Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in recent days. The comet was briefly visible in the eastern morning sky just before dawn. I had set my alarm for 4 am, but when I looked outside … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcons on the Sea Cliffs – 30 September 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern Beaches and walked out onto the sea cliffs to photograph a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons. I would appear that the Peregrine Falcon’s nesting is going well. We may see young in a few … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds and Audrey’s Party – 29 September 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

There was a party on at lunchtime at Steel Park on the Cooks River. I decided to walk down the River from Canterbury Road and photographed the birds I saw as I went. And there were a number of Tawny … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 September 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time for the early morning bird survey along Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. Here are some of the birds we saw – Rainbow Lorikeet

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Malabar Headland 27 September 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for a very nice day spent on Malabar Headland. We were fortunate to observe a great display of Nature – whales, orchids and Peregrine Falcons. Walking out from Maroubra Beach, the Flannel Flowers were out … Continue reading →

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Lapstone Monocline Walk – 26 September 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Dave Noble

Last week, on my walk with Bob, we had changed plans at last minute due to a total fire ban and the closure of tracks in Royal National Park. This week we decided to not do the Royal National Park … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 25 September 2024

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Barton Park photographing birds. Spring was certainly in the air, and a lot of birds were chirping, but a lot of them preferred to stay hidden in the vegetation. Anyway, here are some photos, many … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 24 September 2024

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant morning walking down the Two Valleys Track from Bexley North downstream to Just past the rock climbing crag, then back to Earlwood shops for a bus home. Here are some of the things I saw … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Bird Walk – 23 September 2024

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I sent a delightful day wandering along the Cooks River with Valerie and Sue. We were looking for Tawny Frogmouths and other birds. We started at the Lang Street Bridge, then walked upstream to Canterbury Road. Then we caught a … Continue reading →

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The Dry Canyon and The Glow Worm Tunnel 21-22 September 2024

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

A camping weekend had been organised for the weekend. It was a get together, camping overnight near the Dry Canyon on the Newnes Plateau. A big group met together for the evening around the campfire, but on both days, smaller … Continue reading →

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