Category Archives: Sydney

Taronga Park Visit – 11 October 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Dave Noble

Another photographic visit to the zoo. Here is a small selection of photos – 

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South Head Walk – 26 September 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Dave Noble

Last week I headed out to North Head, so I thought that this week I would visit South Head. Both areas are wishing Sydney harbour National Park, but South Head is a lot smaller. So to extend the walk I … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – Birds – 23 September 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave and myself headed out to the Landing Lights Wetland near Rockdale for an afternoon of bird photography. When we arrived there were not that many birds in the main wetland pool – a few ducks and the odd ibis. … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 22 September 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

Some rain was forecast, but I was keen to get out for a walk. I caught the train to Circular Quay and then jumped on the Manly Ferry. On the way, the weather was looking more ominous, so I changed … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo Visit – 21 September 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

On this visit to the Zoo, I wanted to try and photograph some of the animals that were located in dark places such as the Platypus and the occupants of the Nocturnal House. To attempt these photographic challenges in places … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour – Sunrise and Morning – 12 September 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dave Noble

Last week I had been stuck at home with a bad cold, so was keen to get out. But, I had got tired the day before at West Head, so thought an easy morning would be better than a more … Continue reading →

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100 Birds and Still Counting – 10 September 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dave Noble

The local bird group – The Tempe Birdos has recently added a 100th bird to their bird list for birds seen at the Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve. This is a fantastic achievement from a dedicated group of citizen scientists. … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 8 September 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dave Noble

After being sick at home for the best part of a week with a bad cold, it was pleasant to get out and enjoy some local nature. I headed down to the Cooks River area to photograph some local wildlife. … Continue reading →

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The Big Baird Wolf Strikes Again – A Sad Day for Local Wildlife and Trees

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Dave Noble

Today – The 7th September is supposed to be “Threatened Species Day”. How sad then that it has been marked by the destruction of a local forest area, an area that was one of the few remaining remnants of critically endangered Cooks … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo Visit – 1 September 2016

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since my last visit to the zoo. It was time to go again. Another reason for going was to see the newly arrived baby Langur – a Francois Langur or Leaf Monkey. These are an … Continue reading →

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