Category Archives: Sydney

Greenway Bird Survey (and Morton Park) – 22 October 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Birdos for their monthly survey along the Greenway – in a loop from Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. Here are some of the birds we recorded in the survey –

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Sydney Park and Malabar Headland Visits – 21 October 2022

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a full day, starting off at Sydney Park, and then visiting Malabar Headland to photograph the Peregrine Falcons. At Sydney Park, I had two aims – to photograph the Tawny Frogmouths and the Powerful Owl. I first went … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip to Sydney Park – 17 October 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

On the way home from Royal National Park, I stopped off at St Peters and made quick visit to Sydney Park. I wanted to have another look for the Powerful Owl. This time I had success. It took me a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park and Barton Park – 16 October 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day visiting two local sites. I started at Sydney Park and then caught a bus down the road to Barton Park. My main aim Sydney Park was to try and spot a Powerful Owl that had … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Cape Solander – Cape Baily – 15 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was beautiful weather and I was keen to head outdoors, so I decided to catch a train to Cronulla and then a bus to Kurnell and visit Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. My plan was open – to … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 14 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent another nice day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. On these visits, I always aim to find and photograph the Azure Kingfishers. But again, I missed spotting them despite a lot of looking. I did see a pair of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Malabar Headland – with the principal aim to photograph the local Peregrine Falcons, and also to look for whales and other sea life. This time I was accompanied by Valerie and Sue. The Peregrine Falcons put on … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I went looking for a Tawny Frogmouth on its nest in Ewen Park. After finding it, I headed to Permanent Avenue and caught a bus to Bexley North. From there, I made my way down … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

An early start and a walk down to the Cooks River at the Lang Street Bridge  to meet the Mudlarks at 7 am for their monthly bird survey. This month, the group surveyed downstream. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking and Bird Watching – South of Watsons Bay – 10 October 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dave Noble

I travelled to the city and caught a ferry to Watsons Bay, then visited The Gap Bluff. From there, I intended to walk south along the Coastal Path. At Gap Bluff, I found the high fences very frustrating for photography. … Continue reading →

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