Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Barton Park – 23 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had an interesting time at Barton Park, and mainly at the Landing Lights Wetland photographing birds. This was a morning visit. The highlight was watching the Australian Spotted Crake having a bath.

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Wolli Ck Walk – 22 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

After seeing all the orchids at Royal National Park, I thought it worth visiting Wolli Ck Regional Park, which is a lot closer to where I live, and see if any orchids were out. I found two species in flower. … Continue reading →

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Audley Walk – 21 August 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I again joined Brian Everingham, and party from the National Parks Association on a very pleasant day of walking in Royal National Park. We walked from the top of the hill, starting at the National Parks Office, and descended by … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 20 August 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. The main aim was to photograph the Ospreys. I did manage to get some reasonable photos of them, both perched and in flight, but few of them … Continue reading →

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Back to Cupitts Lane – 19 August 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was impressed with the trip to Cupitts Lane the week before, and decided to visit again o see if those same birds were around. Perhaps I could get better photos? Anyway- last visit there were plenty of raptors, and … Continue reading →

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Parkesvale and Voyager Point – 18 August 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting day visiting two areas along the Georges River. The morning, was a walk led by John Prats for the National Parks Association of NSW and the Menai Wildflower Group to visit the site of the … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 17 August 2023

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for another great day out on Malabar Headland. As usual. we were on the lookout for Peregrine Falcons. At the start of the walk from Maroubra Beach, near the National Park entrance, we spotted a hovering Nankeen … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 16 August 2023

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

After I visited Barton Park, I later went to Sydney Park to see what birds were there. I walked around the ponds, and did not see too much of interest. In the large pond I spotted this Australasian Grebe –

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Birds at Barton Park – 16 August 2023

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made visits to Barton Park and Sydney Park on this day. My visit to Barton Park was in the morning. The birds were reasonably active after rain overnight, and then a nice sunny morning. When I arrived I saw … Continue reading →

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Birds at Oatley Park – 15 August 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant outing to Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay. I was looking to see what birds were out, and also if any orchids were in flower. I dint spot any orchids on my visit. Here are some … Continue reading →

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