Category Archives: Sydney

Greenway Bird Survey – 27 August 2022

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bird survey along the Waratah Mills loop of the Greenway. As usual, the group met outside Waratah Mills light rail station at 7:30 am. Before we set off, it started raining, so we wanted under … Continue reading →

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Bird Photography at the Northern Beaches – 25 August 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent the day at the Northern Beaches at various venues – Rat Park, Warriewood Wetlands, Irrawong Reserve and then finished at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. Here are some photos –

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Malabar Headland – 24 August 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was joined by Sue for another visit to Malabar Headland. This visit was a lot quieter in terms of action from the Peregrine Falcons and also in the number of other visitors. We met around 9 am at Maroubra  Beach … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 23 August 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another day of Rail chaos. And this time, rain was forecast later in the day – perhaps late morning. So I decided on another local trip and caught a bus to Bexley North and set off down the Two Valleys … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 22 August 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

Barton Park was not my first choice for a bird photography venue, but with rail chaos, it seemed a good option given that it is easy to reach by bus. I arrived around 10 am and stayed for about 4 … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds – 17 August 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

I made a worthwhile afternoon visit to Barton Park. I was lucky this visit in getting a good view of a Swamp Harrier not long after I arrived. You never know when a bird like this will appear, and you … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 16 August 2022

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

Last year, I had been unable to visit malabar Headland at this time of the year due to the Covid lockdown, so I was keen to make regular and frequent visits this season. This visit was a bit quieter than … Continue reading →

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Visit to Emu Green – 15 August 2022

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

According to my blog, the last time I visited Emu Green was in November 2021. A long time ago! I had been intending to visit this Reserve again, but it had been badly damaged by floods again in the meantime, … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 14 August 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I hadn’t been to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches for a while, and it was one of those places I had been meaning to go back to for a while. So with a forecast of reasonable weather I caught … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 13 August 2022

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Dave Noble

Barton Park has generally been a very good place for bird photography recently – but it can be varied. There are quiet times and busy times. Sometimes you get both on the same day. My previous trip started off very … Continue reading →

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