Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Nepean Weir – 20 November 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had not visited Nepean Weir before, and thought that since it seems a good birding site, it would be worth a visit. Also – recently, a Painted Honeyeater, a rare visitor to Sydney, had been seen there by other … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 18 November 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another full day spent in the Northern Beaches photographing birds. I set off with several aims on this trip – one of them being to photograph a Crimson Chat that had been seen near Long Reef. On an … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 13 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

The Zoo is always a pleasant place to visit. This visit my main aim was to photograph some of the baby animals. Here are some of the animals –

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Malabar Headland – 11 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

While the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still around, its worth making visits to see them at Malabar Headland. This visit was on a fairly windy day, and that seems to have made the Falcons more active – flying and interacting. … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 10 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day spent in the Northern Beaches area. I started off at Warriewood Wetlands and the neighbouring Irrawong Reserve, then visited some nearby sport fields, and then visited Long Reef for the low tide. At Warriewood Wetlands … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe, Barton Park and the Cooks River – 9 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting bird photography morning. First I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Then, after morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland, and then went home via the Cooks River to … Continue reading →

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Chinese Garden Visit – 6 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

One place I had never visited in Sydney was the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour. I recently had the opportunity when catching up with an old bushwalking friend, Jodie, and her young daughter. These gardens are very beautiful and certainly … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 4 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a fair part of the day at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay photographing the birds. Here are some photos –

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Greenway Bird Survey – 2 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined the local Greenway Bird Group (part of the Inner West Environment Group) for their monthly bird survey along part of the Greenway near Waratah Mills Station. Here are some more of the birds that were spotted –

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Malabar Headland – 1 November 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

The passing whales at Malabar Headland are declining in number, but the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still putting on some amazing displays of flying. And a few Sea Eagles and Kestrels add to the show. On the way out, I … Continue reading →

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