Author Archives: Dave Noble

Local Birds Update – Morton Park and The Cooks River – 3 November 2023

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

With wet weather forecast, I was keen to get out, but thought it best not to venture to far away, so decided to repeat the trip I did a week or so earlier. I first walked to Morton Park on … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 2 November 2023

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was keen to visit Malabar Headland again – as I thought it would be close to the time any chicks from the nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons would be fledging. On this visit I was meeting Sue out on … Continue reading →

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Karloo Pool and Kangaroo Creek Walk – 1 November 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I once again joined a party led by Brian Everingham on a walk in Royal National Park to visit the Karloo Pool and a section of Kangaroo Creek. The walk was an activity of the National Parks Association of NSW. … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo Visit – 31 October 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

On my last visit to Taronga Zoo – I had wanted to see the newly renovated Nocturnal House. But when we arrived – we found it had not opened due to a faulty electricity supply. But now it was finally … Continue reading →

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Bundeena Walk – 30 October 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party from the National Parks Association of NSW for a walk in the Bundeena Area. The original plan was to walk from Bundeena to Marley along the Coast Track and back, but a total fire … Continue reading →

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Birds on the Richmond Lowlands – 29 October 2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

The day before on the Greenway Bird survey, I had mentioned to Valerie, that I was thinking of heading out to the Richmond Lowlands to see a rare bird – an Australian Painted-snipe. A pair had been spotted a week … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Peregrines Again – 28 October 2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

To photograph juvenile Peregrine Falcons – you need to strike while the iron is hot. There is a brief window of time from when the young birds fledge till they become so good that they fly further and further away … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 October 2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the local bird survey along the Dulwich Hill part of the Greenway. The group meets on the east side of Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am on the 4th Saturday of the month – … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 27 October 2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to the cliffs of malabar Headland to check on the breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons. This season, I have been puzzled by their behaviour. Had their nest been successful? Will there be checks this year? The … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Morton Park and The Cooks River – 26 October 2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

The day started off a bit wet and windy, but by afternoon I was keen to head out, and visited a few local spots to see what birds I could find. I first walked to Morton Park on Canterbury Road. … Continue reading →

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