Category Archives: Sydney

Tempe Bird Survey – 8 April 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Being Easter, the number of participants was smaller than usual – so we did not split up into two groups, and we all surveyed the Wetlands. The birds seemed to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek and Cooks River Walk – 7 April 2023

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

This is one of my regular walks. I caught a bus to Bexley North and then walked down the Two Valleys Track, all the way along Wolli Creek to its junction with the Cooks River and then walked up the … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park Heritage Walk – 6 April 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had heard about an Aboriginal art cave in Royal National Park that sounded interesting, so Bob and myself decided to have a look for it. We set off along a fire road, and then headed into the bush. It … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 5 April 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I visited Sydney Park. Here are some of the birds I saw. Australasian Grebe Hardhead

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Mason Park Wetlands – 5 April 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Mason Park Wetlands at Homebush. Again, I was on the lookout for the Spotted Crake (and the Latham’s Snipe) – and again with no success. But I did observe a lot of other interesting birds. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 31 March 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had been on a great walk down the Cooks River in the morning, and as it was a nice day, I headed out to Sydney Park in the afternoon. I was hoping for another good bird photography session like … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Bird Walk – 31 March 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had suggested to Valerie and Sue that we do a walk along the Cooks River to keep tabs with the bird life. So we met at Valerie’s place and were soon walking to the river. Our first stop off … Continue reading →

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Narrabeen Lagoon Walk – 30 March 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

Last week Bob and myself had walked around the Manly Dam circuit track. I suggested that it would be logical to do the Narrabeen Lagoon walk next. It is a walk I had never done. I met Bob at Gordon … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 29 March 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had planned to join Sue for a morning visit to Sydney Park to walk around and look for birds. But it was raining, and the rain looked like it was going to continue, so we called off our visit. … Continue reading →

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Milsons Point to Waverton Walk – 27 March 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was essentially the repeat of a walk I had been on back in 2019. Like that one, this one was led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Both walks were both interesting and enjoyable with … Continue reading →

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