Category Archives: Birds

Tempe Wetlands – 14 November 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon at the local wetlands. I was mainly photographing birds. When I arrived, I was saddened to see a large Blue Tongue Lizard. It was dead and was starting to be eaten by ants. I am … Continue reading →

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Warriewood Wetlands and Peregrine Falcons – 13 November 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant and interesting day. My main purpose was to visit the Warriewood Wetlands and the nearby Irrawong Reserve. But, as it was quite windy, I broke my journey home, by making a quick visit to where I … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 12 November 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day spent in Malabar Headland National Park. I caught a bus to Maroubra Beach and then walked out to the National Park. On the way, I spotted quite a few Superb Fairy-wrens and lizards.

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Govetts Leap and the Cliffs of Medlow Bath – 11 November 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been staying up at Blackheath after a BBQ at a friends place. Their house was fairly close to Govetts Leap Lookout, so I got up early and walked down to the lookout for sunrise. The dawn was reasonable … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – Birds – 10 November 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning joining in with the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. It was fairly quiet at the wetlands – there did not seem to be any visible waterbird chicks. But not far along the path, … Continue reading →

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Flat Rock Creek – 9 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

Last year, during July, I had visited Flat Rock Creek as part of the Round Willoughby Walk. It is an attractive remnant of bush at Naremburn above Tunks Park. I was recently dismayed to learn that the Berejiklian Government plans … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park and Myles Dunphy Reserve – 8 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day with Digi Dave wandering around Oatley Park looking for birds, flowers and other things to photograph. Quite a number of birds were out. Here are some that we saw – 

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 7 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was a wet day, so I thought a short visit to the local wetlands would be a suitable activity.  I managed to spot a few birds, but often had to photograph them under an umbrella. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Northern Beaches – 6 November 2018

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to the Northern Beaches with the purpose of getting more photos of the Peregrine Falcon fledglings.  I went out to the cliffs where I had observed them before – but on this visit I was unsuccessful. … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – 4 November 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon photographing the birds at Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few of the usual residents were present including White-headed Stilts and White-faced Herons as well as various ducks.  But there were also quite … Continue reading →

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