Category Archives: Nature

Birds at Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland – 22 September 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant afternoon spent wandering around Barton Park and the Landing Lights Wetland with Digi Dave  photographing the birdlife. Here are some more photos –

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 20 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Dave Noble

Since my last visit to the Zoo, I had heard of a new baby Gorilla. Time to go along and see if it was on display to the public. I started my visit with a walk through the Blue Mountains … Continue reading →

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Budderoo National Park and The Barren Grounds – 16 – 17 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

John and Chuin Nee and their family were planning on a camping weekend at Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park on the Southern Highlands. Quite a few friends joined them. In the party were – John, Chuin Nee, Jasper, Seby, … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 9 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was free on Saturday, so was able to join the Tempe Birdos at their monthly bird count at the Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve. Lots of interesting birds were out, including some very young Moorhen and Coot … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 8 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Two Valleys Track between Bardwell Park and Turrella recently seeing what was out. Looks like I was a bit early for some of the orchids and far too early to see any baby … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – Photowalk – 6 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave had invited me to Oatley Park and nearby Lime Kiln Bay for some photography. We spent a very pleasant day  wandering around with our cameras. Spring is in the air. A lot of the birds are building nests … Continue reading →

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A Wander Around Bicentennial Park – 5 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I went on a very pleasant photo walk though Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. I have visited this park many times, but mainly on bike. This time I took a slower option hoping to see more. I concentrated on the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 4 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant day spent at the zoo. The main focus of this visit was to practise some animal action photography – e.g. birds in flight. The Bird Show is good for that. I always visit the Blue … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 2 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day cycling along the Cooks River Cycleway, from the Boat Harbour to Botany Bay and back stopping along the way to photograph the birds. I spent most of my time at the Landing Lights Wetland … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Coast – Wombarra and Coledale – 23 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day with Digi Dave photographing along part of the Illawarra Coast mainly near Wombarra and Coledale. We headed through Royal National Park and our first stop was the lookout at Otford. We there proceeded a little … Continue reading →

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