Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Landing Lights Wetland – 21 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another afternoon trip to Barton Park. Due to the construction project taking place on the higher level, and the cycleway being also closed, I spent all my time at the Landing Lights Wetland. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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More Coastal Walking – Vaucluse to Dover Heights – 20 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After two great days of whale watching, Sue suggested a walk along the cliffs of the eastern suburbs. We started at Vaucluse, with a visit to the Grumpy Baker, then around the corner, at Christison Park, before we got to … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another day looking for Peregrine Falcons and whales. This time I was joined by Valerie and Sue. We saw plenty of whale activity, but only a brief glimpse of a single Peregrine Falcon. But the weather was great, and Malabar … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 17 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the fungal survey at Wolli Creek Regional Park, I walked home in the afternoon, via the Two Valleys Track – down the Wolli Creek and then up the Cooks River to as far as Illawarra Road. On the final … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 17 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their field study at Wolli Ck Regional Park. The group, and visitors, met at Girrahween Park, and then set off along the track downstream on the lookout for fungi. Conditions had been … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Barton Park and Hawthorne Canal – 16 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited two venues during the day – Barton Park in the morning and then Hawthorne Canal in the late afternoon. At both places I was on the lookout for birds. First – Barton Park. I spent all the time … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 13 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I set off walking down the Cooks River looking for more birds. I then went to Barton Park and stayed there for an hour or two. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was a cool morning with mist sitting in the valley. Beautiful ethereal conditions for the Mudlarks to meet and survey the birds along the Cooks River. This month, the group were surveying on the downstream loop.

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Malabar Headland – More Peregrine Falcons and Whales – 12 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fabulous day out on Malabar Headland. The last trip had been cut short due to approaching rain, and Valerie hadn’t been able to join us on that occasion, so another visit was arranged for the Monday of the King’s … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Birds and Fungi – 10 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I went for an afternoon excursion to part of Wolli Creek Regional Park to photograph birds and fungi. I started at Girrahween Park and walked to the climbing area and back. Here are some of what I saw –

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