Category Archives: Sydney

Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 14 April 2026

I got up early and walked down to the Cooks River to join the Mudlarks on the Lang Street Footbridge, at 7:30 am, for their monthly bird survey. This month, the survey was the downstream circuit, through Beaman Park and … Continue reading

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Another Day at Long Reef – 14 April 2026

I spent another day at Long Reef attempting to photograph the local Ospreys. It was a bit frustrating, a fair few Opsreys were present, on and off, for most of the time I was there, but they were not that … Continue reading

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 12 April 2026

I visited Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside by myself, and had a pleasant day wandering around photographing some of the birdlife. When I go to Nurragingy, I always have a few goals – birds I would particularly like to photograph, even … Continue reading

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 11 April 2026

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. The group met at the south end of Lady Carrington Drive ready to set off to the Bola Creek area at … Continue reading

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Cooks River Birds – 8 April 2026

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I travelled to Tempe Station, where I met Sue, and then we walked slowly up the Cooks River to Canterbury Road. We stopped at Gough Whitlam Park where we had lunch. Here are some of … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 April 2026

I took part in the survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. This survey starts at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and goes to Hawthorne Light Rail Station. We were lucky to observe a number … Continue reading

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 7 April 2026

I made a decision to visit Ferndale Park at Chatswood in the afternoon, but I really did not allow enough time to have a good look around for the fungi that was there. Also the light was getting a bit … Continue reading

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 6 April 2026

I spent a pleasant, but somewhat frustrating day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim (as usual lately) was to photograph the local Ospreys. In particular, I wanted some good photos of them diving for fish. When … Continue reading

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Cooks River Birds – 4 April 2026

I went by myself for a short walk along part of the Cooks River – from Illawarra Road to Gough Whitlam Park and back. I was particularly after photos of the local Sacred Kingfishers. And this trip I was quite … Continue reading

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Cooks River Birds – 1 April 2026

I spent a very pleasant day, with Valerie and Sue wandering upstream along the Cooks River from Tempe to Canterbury. Along the way we spotted many nice birds. The highlight, perhaps, was spotting two Satin Bowerbirds. Here are some of … Continue reading

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