Category Archives: Sydney

Greenway Bird Survey – 25 February 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bid survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway, early on Saturday morning. As usual, the group met outside the Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. While the group was gathering, we … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 23 February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue on a visit to Oatley Park. We sent an enjoyable day wandering around looking at the trees the flowers, the birds and some of the lizards. Sue had a swim at Jewfish Bay, and while I was … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 22 February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Sydney Park and spent an enjoyable few hours there photographing the birds. Here are some photos – Buff-banded Rail This rail made a brief appearance.

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Malabar Headland – 21 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

I normally only visit Malabar Headland during the Peregrine Falcon breeding season or for whale watching. But every now and then – I like to make a visit toes how things are. This time, I met Sue at Maroubra Beachand … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – 20 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so I didn’t want to do too much, so I decided on a trip to Sydney Olympic Park. I started at Mason Park Wetlands, and then made my way to Lake Belvedere. Then to the … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 19 February 2023

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Long Reef, so caught buses to Long Reef. I was soon out on the lookout. I was hoping to be able to photograph some raptors – in particular the local Ospreys. I had to wait awhile … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 17 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Sydney Park. This time I was accompanied by Sue. We met up in the morning before it got too hot. Here are some of the birds saw – Dollarbird Black Swan family

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Aboriginal Art Walk – 16 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, so Bob and myself decided to do a fairly easy walk to look for some Aboriginal art sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We had been in this part of the park on a previous … Continue reading →

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Aurora Australis – 15 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the late evening, I had seen an Aurora alert published on social media. It said an Aurora was visible as far north and Adelaide and the Central Coast of NSW. So about 11:30 pm I went outside with my … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 15 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning at Sydney Park at St Peters with Valerie looking for birds. We wandered around the ponds seeing what was present.

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