Category Archives: Sydney

Birds alongs the Cooks River and Tempe Wetlands – 24 September 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day cycling along the Cooks River Cycleway from near Cup and Saucer Creek to the Tempe Wetlands photographing the birdlife. I spotted two sets of nesting Tawny Frogmouths – one near the Boat Harbour and one … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland – 22 September 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant afternoon spent wandering around Barton Park and the Landing Lights Wetland with Digi Dave  photographing the birdlife. Here are some more photos –

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 20 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Dave Noble

Since my last visit to the Zoo, I had heard of a new baby Gorilla. Time to go along and see if it was on display to the public. I started my visit with a walk through the Blue Mountains … Continue reading →

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Field of Mars Reserve – 19 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

The Field of mars Reserve is another bushland remnant in Sydney and one that I had not visited before. Before starting my walk through the Reserve I downloaded two maps – one here (from the City of Ryde Council)and the other … Continue reading →

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South Head, The Gap and Sunset at Dudley Page Reserve – 18 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

Roughly a year ago, I had visited Dudley Page Reserve for some sunset photography and that had been worthwhile. It was the right time of the year for the unto set behind the buildings of the city. So, I thought … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 15 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

Here are a few photographs of birds taken along a short section of the Cooks River and the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands. It was nice to see a few baby birds in the wetlands –

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Photography at Cape Banks – 13 September 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen for an afternoon of photography. I suggested a few places and we decided on Cape Banks at Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. We parked at the carpark for the Westpac Helicopter Base, and from there … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 9 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was free on Saturday, so was able to join the Tempe Birdos at their monthly bird count at the Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve. Lots of interesting birds were out, including some very young Moorhen and Coot … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 8 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Two Valleys Track between Bardwell Park and Turrella recently seeing what was out. Looks like I was a bit early for some of the orchids and far too early to see any baby … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – Photowalk – 6 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave had invited me to Oatley Park and nearby Lime Kiln Bay for some photography. We spent a very pleasant day  wandering around with our cameras. Spring is in the air. A lot of the birds are building nests … Continue reading →

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