Category Archives: Nature

Birds at Bushells Lagoon – 21 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Bushells Lagoon near Wilberforce. Like previous visits, I caught a train to Windsor and then cycled out to the Lagoon. I had good trip, and had the place to myself for … Continue reading →

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Birds Along the Cooks River and at Barton Park – 20 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting day spent in my local area photographing the birds. I stared by cycling along the Cooks River to check out how the tawny Frogmouths were doing. Then I continued along the cycleway to Barton Park and … Continue reading →

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Return to Malabar Headland – 18 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to do some more visits to Malabar Headland while the juvenile Peregrine Falcons were around. This was an excellent visit with a lot of raptors observed. On the way out I could hear a Golden-headed Cisticola calling. … Continue reading →

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Cowan to Brooklyn Walk – 16 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. In the party were Brian, Sue, Amanda, Pam, Diane, Pat and myself. Our plan was to walk from Cowan Station, along the Great … Continue reading →

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Back to Malabar Headland – 15 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to head back out to Malabar Headland after my visit the day before. That trip had been cut short by my forgetting to pack my spare camera battery. This day I was better prepared – but perhaps … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 14 October 2019 – New Fledglings!

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dave Noble

Over three last few months I have done quite a number of visits to Malabar Headland National Park. One of the primary reasons was to photographically document the Peregrine Falcons. I had done the same thing last year, and saw … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 9 October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

Friends had invited me to accompany them on a day at the Zoo. School holidays means the Zoo is busy, but it is always a nice place to visit. In our group was John, his two sons Jasper and Sebastian, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 October 2019 – Birds and Whales

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

After a morning bird activity with the Mudlarks, I caught a train to Central and then a bus to Maroubra Beach. I wanted to see how the nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons were going and see what else was happening. … Continue reading →

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Back to Malabar Headland – 2 October 2019

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another day photographing birds and shales out on Malabar Headland. This time I was joined by Jan, a bushwalker and photographer that I had met recently on a bushwalk. He is well known for his orchid photos, and bird photography … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 1 October 2019

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable day wandering around Oatley Park looking at the plants and animals. The wildflowers were nice, some lizards were out and the birds were chirping. This time I started from Oatley Station, and walked down to … Continue reading →

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