Category Archives: Sydney

An Aurora in Sydney? – 11 October 2024

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Dave Noble

On the previous evening, I had an alert appear on my phone saying an Aurora Australis may be visible in your location. I checked the app and saw that the level was not that high, and the map indicated that … Continue reading →

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Visit to Nurragingy Reserve – 11 October 2024

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Dave Noble

Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside is one of the places I like to visit regularly, but it had been a while since my last visit. So I thought it about time to see what was there. I had a very good … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 October 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another early morning bird survey. This time along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. Here’re some of the birds we observed – Red Wattlebird New Holland Honeyeater

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 October 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Dave Noble

As usual, I took part in the bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. It was a very pleasant morning activity. With daylight saving starting the group now meets at 7am on the Lang Street Footbridge. This month, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Whales, Peregrine Falcons and More – 7 October 2024

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

Both Sue and Valerie were keen for another day out on Malabar Headland. It was the Monday of the long weekend, so there were a lot of other visitors walking past while we were sitting on the cliffs, but it … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 6 October 2024

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the cliffs of the Northern Beaches again, to photograph a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons. The day was a bit mixed. The parents seemed a bit unsettled by my presence, even when I was a fair … Continue reading →

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Transport Heritage – 5 October 2024

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

The whole of the October Long Weekend was a Transport Heritage event. I took part in some of the Saturday activities, including a steam train ride from Central to Hurstsville and return. The whole day was very interesting. I started … Continue reading →

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Vale – Jennifer Newman

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of Jennifer Newman. She was a highly respected member of the Cooks River community. She worked as an academic and was a proud of her background as a Wiradjuri … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 3 October 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

About a year ago, I had been on a walk with Valerie to the Cape Baily area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park and been amazed by the magnificent flannel flowers that were out. I suggested to Valerie and Sue … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 2 October 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

After a morning at Barton Park, I ventured out again in the afternoon when the weather improved a lot. I went to Sydney Park. Here are some photos –

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