Category Archives: Sydney

Greenway Bird Survey – 12 August 2026

I took part in the monthly bird survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of The Greenway. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. At the station, we spotted a Brush Turkey near the tracks –

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Cape Banks – 11 August 2026

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I joined Sue at Maroubra Beach for an intended visit to Malabar Headland National Park. But when we arrived we found the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park was closed due to a shooting … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 August 2026

I took part in the monthly bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month, the group surveyed the downstream loop – from the Ewan Park footbridge, through Beaman Park, then across to the Golf Course and back … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 9 August 2026

I spent a pleasant hour or two alone the Cooks River between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park. As usual, I was looking for kingfishers to photograph, but on this visit, I did not spot any, but I did meet … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 8 August 2026

After attending the Tempe Bird survey, I travelled up to Long Reef for the afternoon. Despite the late start, the trip was very worthwhile. When I arrived, three Osprey were around. One was perched in some roots on the south … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 8 August 2026

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. The month I was a member of the group that surveyed at Tempe Reserve. Here are some of the birds we saw.

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More Raptors and Whales at Malabar Headland – 7 August 2026

Sue and myself spent another afternoon out on Malabar Headland, as we later met up with Alana. The day turned out a bit like our last visit – with a mixture of whales and Peregrine Falcons. Here is a New … Continue reading →

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Visit to North Head – 6 August 2026

I joined Sue for an afternoon spent on North Head. We travelled by ferry to Manly, then caught a bus up to the Barracks. We were hoping to see a lot of birds, and in particular some raptors. On my … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 5 August 2026

This was another bird photography trip to Long Reef. When I arrived, about lunchtime, I spotted an Osprey perched on the top of the cliffs. It was eating a fish.

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Raptors and Whales – Malabar Headland – 4 August 2026

This was another very good day spent out in Malabar Headland National Park. I was with Valerie and Sue and we later met Alana. We walked out to near Boora Point without seeing very many birds and certainly no raptors. … Continue reading →

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