Author Archives: Dave Noble

Minnamurra to Kiama Walk – 13 November 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another National Parks Association of NSW walk led by Brian Everingham. Most of the party woke up at an incredibly early hour and travelled by train to reach Minnamurra around 8:30 am. In the party was Brian, Valerie, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Peregrines – 12 November 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Two days earlier, I had been very fortunate to witness an amazing flying display from three juvenile Peregrine Falcons on the sea cliffs of the Northern Beaches. On that trip, I had also visited two  other spots. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds – 11 November 2023

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly early morning bird survey. The group meets at Tempe wetlands at 8 am, and then splits up. This time I joined the group surveying the wetlands. After the survey finished and morning … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Bird Photography – 10 November 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I again visited the Northern Beaches area. This time I visited a number of sites. I was on the lookout for raptors. The first place I went to was a headland, that earlier in the year I had seen a … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 9 November 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided to make a visit to Oatley Park – partly to photograph any birds I could find, and also to look for flowering orchids. I did find both birds and orchids. The highlight was observing a family of Tawny … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 November 2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Dave Noble

My friend Sue had visited Malabar Headland on Monday, and had little luck seeing any action from the Peregrine Falcons. I was concerned that their nest may have failed – so after talking to Sue, we decided on a late … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Tawny Frogmouths – 8 November 2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I talked Valerie into joining me on a walk down the Cooks River to look for the Tawny Frogmouths. So we caught the light rail to Dulwich Hill, and then the train to Canterbury Station, … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 November 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bird survey along the Greenway – from Taverners Hill Light Rail Station to Hawthorne Light Rail Station. Here are some of of the birds we saw –

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Nurragingy Reserve – 7 November 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided it was about time to visit Nurragingy Reserve again. So I caught a  train to Doonside and was in the Reserve a little after 8 am. When I arrived, I first had a look at the ponds in … Continue reading →

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Forest Path and Walumurra Track – 6 November 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

I once again joined Brian Everingham and party on a walk he was leading for the National Parks Association of NSW in Royal National Park. This time we walked around the Forest Path and then along Bola Creek, via the … Continue reading →

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