Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Oatley Park – 3 July 2023

My friend Valerie, had chosen Oatley Park as a venue to celebrate her birthday with a picnic, and to wander around for some bird watching. We were joined by Sue and Deb. We all had a very pleasant time. Valerie … Continue reading

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Raptors of the Northern Beaches – 2 July 2023

I spent a nice day visiting two spots on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. First Rat Park and Turimetta Head, then Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. I was on the hoping to spot Ospreys and other raptors. I was not disappointed. … Continue reading

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Birds at Barton Park – 30 June 2023

It was cold and windy in the morning, but the wind eased somewhat during the day, so I spent a few hours in the afternoon at Barton Park. I arrived a little after lunch and stayed till around 3:30 pm. … Continue reading

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Barton Park – 27 June 2023

Compared to other recent visits, this one was relatively quiet in terms of the birds I was able to photograph. I was at the park in the morning from about 9:30 am till just after noon. The water level was … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 26 June 2023

This was another great day out on Malabar Headland looking for Peregrine Falcons and Whales. And again I was joined by Valerie and Sue. The forecast was for strong westerly winds. While we were there, it was very pleasant – … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 25 June 2023

After doing a few chores this morning, I decided a local walk would be good. So I caught a bus to Bexley North and then set off down the Two Valleys Track – along Wolli Creek. I then continued up … Continue reading

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The Blackbutt Track and Oatley Park – 24 June 2023

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I joined Valerie, who had also been on the survey on an excursion to the Blackbutt Track at H V Evatt Park and later Oatley Park. On the way, we picked up Sue. We had … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 24 June 2023

I joined the Greenway Bird Survey early in the morning. This survey was the Waratah Mills loop. Notable on this survey was the large number of New Holland Honeyeaters seen. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Birds at Sydney Park – 23 June 2023

I spent a pleasant hour or two at Sydney Park in the afternoon. It had been a while since I had visited the Park, and I wondered what birds were around. I think I heard a Lewin’s Rail, but it … Continue reading

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Northern Beaches – Aboriginal Art, a Nazi Camp, Warriewood Blowhole and a look for Fossils – 22 June 2023

Bob and myself had worked out a trip to the Northern Beaches area of Sydney with a number of objectives – Whale Rock Aboriginal engravings at Tumbledown Dick Moon Rock Aboriginal engravings – a walk from Deep Creek Warriewood Blowhole … Continue reading

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