Category Archives: Sydney

Malabar Headland – 17 July 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Dave Noble

I headed out to Maroubra to join Sue, and then we walked out onto Malabar Headland to hopefully observe the resident Peregrine Falcons. As days go, it started off very quiet, but the afternoon was very good. As we walked … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 12 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fairly short visit to Barton Park in the afternoon. This time it was relatively quiet – no raptors. But I did spot the Australian Spotted Crake – very briefly. The Crake suddenly appeared and paused for a second and … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 12 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

The day before had been the Mudlarks Bird Survey on the Cooks River. This morning was the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal. The group met at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station. The sun had just … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was able to take part in the early morning bird survey conducted by the Mudlarks along a section of the Cooks River. The area visited alternates each month, and this month the survey was upstream – from the Lang … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 10 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland. Both Sue and Valerie were keen to join me. The weather forecast was good – a fine day with fresh westerly winds. I travelled to Maroubra with Valerie, and we met … Continue reading →

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Long Reef – Looking for Raptors – 9 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent another great day at Long Reef. The aim was to photograph any raptors that were there – in particular, Osprey, hunting for fish. I arrived a little before 11 am, but was I too late? Recently, the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 8 July 2023

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

I started the day with the Tempe Birdos – taking part in the early morning bird survey. This month I joined the group surveying at Tempe Reserve. Then after morning tea, I walked home via the Cooks River and took … Continue reading →

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Cattai National Park Visit – 6 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself decided to visit Cattai National Park in Western Sydney. We were both interested in looking for Aboriginal sites and I was also keen to look for birds. The park is in tow sections – one to the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Sydney Park and we walked around looking for birds. Near the entrance, close to St Peters Station, we heard the raucous calls of Lorikeets feeding in the trees. Some of them were Musk Lorikeets. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited Barton Park in the morning, and in the afternoon I visited Sydney Park – which I will post about separately. At Barton Park, I saw a good range of birds. Perhaps more were out because it was a … Continue reading →

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