Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at the Northern Beaches – 4 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day up at the Northern Beaches photographing birds. I caught a B-line bus to Dee Why and then a local bus to Long Reef. I then walked out along the beach to the headland. On the … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park Birds – 3 December 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another hot day. I spent the morning and early afternoon at Bicentennial Park (and Sydney Olympic Park) photographing the birds before it got too hot. It was quite smokey, which didn’t help with photography. Photos are a bit … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove River Nature Walk – 1 December 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited the Lane Cove River and its tributaries. My friend Bob, who lives at Cheltenham had recently spotted the two juvenile Powerful Owls, so they would be certainly worth looking for. His … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 30 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had been to lunch at Bardwell Park. It was too early to head home, so I made my way along the Two Valleys Track down Wolli Creek towards Turrella and Tempe. At and near Girrahween Park I spotted at … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

After the incredible display of flying, put on by the Peregrine falcons and Sea Eagles that I had had the privilege of observing on my previous visit, I was keen on a repeat performance. However, this visit turned out a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 27 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

My previous visit to Nurragingy Reseve had been very fruitful – with lots of nice birds to photograph. I was keen to return and check the progress of the Azure Kingfishers, to see if their young had fledged. When I … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Nepean Weir – 26 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I made a second visit to Nepean Weir to photograph the birdlife. Like the first trip, I was looking for Painted Honeyeaters – but had no luck observing any. It was also a hot day, and I left just after … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another outstanding day of bird photography in Malabar Headland National Park. I was fortunate to observe some amazing displays of flying from the juvenile Peregrine Falcons. Later they were joined by a pair of Sea Eagles. Incredible to … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Cooks River and Landing Lights Wetland – 23 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

In the morning, I had joined the local bird group for a survey along the Greenway. Later in the day, I cycled down to the Cooks River to check the status of the Tawny Frogmouths and then continued on to … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 23 November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined the local group for their monthly bird survey along the Greenway near Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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