Category Archives: Central Coast

Central Coast Walk – 15 October 2020

Last year, Bob and myself had visited some of the beaches and sea caves of the Central Coast. It was a very interesting area, and soon after Bob had suggested that we could do a walk that would link up … Continue reading

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Central Coast Wetlands – 9 October 2020

I thought it about time to visit the Central Coast Wetlands (Pioneer Dairy) at Wyong again. This visit, compared to some of my previous ones was relatively quiet. Here are some of the birds I photographed –

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Birds at the Central Coast Wetlands – 23 August 2020

I spent a nice day at the Central Coast Wetlands at Wyong. Like previous visits, I was on the lookout for Emu Wrens. But this time I failed to see any. There were plenty of other nice birds to see … Continue reading

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Back to the Central Coast Wetlands – 9 August 2020

Showers were forecast for this day, but I was keen to get outdoors. So I carefully checked  various weather forecasts. I often use the Norwegian Weather Forecast – as you can get hour by hour forecasts for specific locations such … Continue reading

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Central Coast Wetlands – 31 July 2020

I travelled by train to Wyong and spent a nice day at the Central Coast Wetlands at the old Pioneer Dairy. I had been a fair while since my previous visit – in late February. I had a full day … Continue reading

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More Birds at The Central Coast Wetlands – 24 February 2020

This was another rewarding day spent at the Central Coast Wetlands at Wyong. Like previous trips, I caught the train to Wyong and then walked the short distance to the wetlands. As I walked in, I spotted an Australian Hobby … Continue reading

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More Birds at the Central Coast Wetlands – 16 February 2020

This was another interesting day spent at these wetlands at Wyong. Like my earlier visit, I caught a train to Wyong, and from the station, it is short walk to the wetlands. As I walked in, I spotted a White-bellied … Continue reading

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Visit to the Central Coast Wetlands – 5 February 2020

I am always on the lookout for new places to observe birds, and a while back, Bill, had suggested I visit the Central Coast Wetlands at Wyong. I looked up the area, and I could see that they could be … Continue reading

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Great North Walk – Girrakool to Berowra 24 – 27 January 2020

Wendy was keen on a multi-day walk over the long weekend and she also had a few extra days off. Options were limited by national park closures. She decided on part of the Great North Walk as it had not … Continue reading

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Australian Reptile Park – Gosford – 23 January 2020

I was heading off on a bushwalk with Wendy. However, the weather forecast for the first day was fr a heatwave – temperatures above 40°C. Far too hot for walking in the bush. Our plan was to walk along a … Continue reading

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