Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Long Reef – 16 September 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I sent most of the day at Long Reef in the Northern Beaches. as usual, I was on the lookout for Ospreys and other raptors. A hot day was forecast for Sydney – around 30°C. But conditions on the Headland … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 September 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day spent out on the Headland, but relatively quiet as far as the Peregrine Falcons where concerned. I was glad of Sue’s company on the visit. We also met up with Sam, a fellow bird photographer … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 13 September 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the early morning bird survey along the Greenway. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some of the birds we saw – Red Wattlebird Superb Fairy-wren

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Barton Park Birds – 12 September 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Cooks River Bird Survey, I visited Barton Park for a few hours. When I arrived, I could see the water level in the main pond at Landing Lights Wetland was quite low. This means suitable conditions for Black-fronted … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 12 September 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Mudlarks for their monthly bird survey along the Cooks River. The group meets near the Lang St Bridge at 7:30 am (7 am during the daylight saving period) on the second Tuesday of the month. This month … Continue reading →

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Brown Goshawks at Rookwood Necropolis – 6 September 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Rookwood Necropolis photographing birds. My last visit had been very good for photographing Spotted Pardalotes and Scarlet Honeyeaters. That visit had been in the afternoon. This time, I saw a few Scarlet Honeyeaters, and heard … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 September 2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Dave Noble

Barton Park, which includes Landing Lights Wetland is one of the regular places I visit for bird photography, as it is relatively close to where I live. It also often offers a different range of birds between visits. This morning … Continue reading →

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Wises Track Walk – 4 September 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another wildflower walk in Royal National Park. The walk was led by Brian Everigham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Perhaps the main thing we were looking for this time was orchids. In the party was Brian, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Necropolis – 2 September 2023

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

The previous Saturday visit to Rookwood Necropolis with Simin and Lennis had been very good for observing some nice birds – in particular Scarlet Honeyeaters. But, we had also seen a Brown Goshawk flying about, and we had all missed … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 September 2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was thinking of heading up to the Northern Beaches, but as it was a cool and windy day, I thought it may be more protected on malabar Headland, so headed out there to look for the Peregrine Falcons. This … Continue reading →

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