Category Archives: Sydney

Local Nature – Wolli Ck and Tempe Wetlands – 19 December 2017

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed to Wolli Creek in the mid afternoon and wandered down the Two Valleys Track from Girrahween Park to Turrella Reserve. I wanted to see what was out. It was a hot day – and there were not that … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Tempe Birds – 13 December 2017

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

I went down in the afternoon to the Cooks River at Gough Whitlam Park to see if there was any activity at the Striated Heron Nest. I didn’t see any birds in their nest, but I did spot a Striated … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Tempe Wetland Birds – 11 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very interesting morning observing and photographing some of the birds in my local area. I started down at Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River. I was looking for a Striated Heron nest – which I saw, … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park – More Nature Photography – 10 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I enjoyed another nice day wandering around the tracks at Oatley Park. This turned out to be a very similar trip, both in route and with what I observed to my previous trip a few weeks earlier. I started out … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 9 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed to Tempe Wetlands early in the morning to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Early on one of the members noticed a Willie Wagtail sitting on a nest fairly close to one of the tracks. … Continue reading →

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The Gap to Dover Heights – 6 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

I caught a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walked out to The Gap on the afternoon. My aim was to look for the raptors I had seen earlier. It was stormy when the ferry left the Quay and the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 5 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant day at the Zoo. I had heard about a new baby Chimpanzee – that was something to look out for. But on the day was being able to get some reasonable photos of a playful Platypus in the … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Looking for Raptors – 2 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had seen some photos posted on social media of raptors in the Northern Beaches area and thought it may be worth going up to see if I could get my own photos. I caught one of the new B … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 28 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours in the afternoon wandering along the Two Valleys Track at Wolli Creek between Bardwell Park and Turrella and back. I was hoping to spot the Spinebills I had seen a few days earlier – but … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 27 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant afternoon at Tempe wetlands photographing birds (and a few lizards). I was unable to spot the rails I had seen on previous trips. They had been at the upper pool, and this has filled up even … Continue reading →

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