Category Archives: Nature

Chinese Garden Visit – 6 November 2019

One place I had never visited in Sydney was the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour. I recently had the opportunity when catching up with an old bushwalking friend, Jodie, and her young daughter. These gardens are very beautiful and certainly … Continue reading

Posted in Nature, Sydney | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – 5 November 2019

Another interesting and rewarding day spent out on Malabar Headland. Again the main focus was photographing the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, but there were also Sea Eagles around. When I was walking out to the headland from Maroubra, I spotted a … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Birds at Bicentennial Park – 4 November 2019

I spent a fair part of the day at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay photographing the birds. Here are some photos –

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – 1 November 2019

The passing whales at Malabar Headland are declining in number, but the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still putting on some amazing displays of flying. And a few Sea Eagles and Kestrels add to the show. On the way out, I … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai Walk – 30 October 2019

I once again joined Brian Everingham on one his walks for the National Parks Association. This one was from Berowra to Cowan Creek and then and ascent to Mt Kuring-gai. In the party was Brian, Sue, Paul, Valerie, Amanda, Andrew … Continue reading

Posted in Bushwalking, Nature, Photography, Sydney, Wildflowers | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Birds at Warriewood – 29 October 2019

This was a pleasant day spent at Warriewood photographing the birdlife. I caught a B-line bus up the Northern Beaches, and on the walk to Warriewood Wetlands I ran into Jan, who was also visiting the area photographing the birds. … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – 28 October 2019

The previous day had been most interesting. The next day I would be in Maroubra Junction during the middle of the day, so decided to make a return visit that afternoon. This time I started from the Malabar side and … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Nature at Oatley Park – 26 October 2019

This was another very pleasant day wandering around Oatley Park with my camera. I saw quite a few birds and also some nice orchids. I started by visited the wetlands at Lime Kiln Bay. I saw a nice lot of … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney, Wildflowers | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Birds at the Northern Beaches – 23 October 2019

Spring is always a good time for bird photography. The birds are often active – getting food, setting up nests, getting food for chicks etc. The weather is not too hot, so the birds are often active throughout the day. … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Sydney | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Malabar Headland – Birds and Whales – 22 October 2019

This was a most extraordinary day! Probably the best day of bird photography I have ever experienced. The main object was to take more photos of the juvenile Peregrine Falcons – and it looked like our visit was optimal for … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Sydney | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment