Category Archives: Birds

Back to the Sea Cliffs for More Peregrine Falcons – 12 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, and I did not want to do something too strenuous or be out in the hot sun too much, so I thought it would be worth visiting the sea cliffs again to see how a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Whales and Raptors – 11 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland National Park – the eastern section, was open again at last, but only for a day. So I joined Sue for a day on the cliffs. We later met up with Alana. We had quite a good day … Continue reading →

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Masked Lapwings Nesting at Dulwich Hill High School – 24 August to 10 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

Often, when i visit my local shops I walk past the Bob Graham Reserve, which forms the only grass part of the playground for Dulwich Hill High School. The years before, I had seen a pair of Masked Lapwings nesting … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey and Cooks River Birds – 10 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

I got up early and headed to Tempe Wetlands for the Tempe Birdos monthly survey. The weather was not the best – dark and gloomy with light rain. With slightly better light at Tempe Reserve, I joined the group surveying … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 9 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

The Flannel Flowers were blooming now in the coastal heath on the cliffs of Kurnell, so another visit to the Cape Baily area seemed worthwhile. Valerie and Sue were also keen, so we headed down to Potter Point and were … Continue reading →

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More Wolli Creek Birds – 8 October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Dave Noble

After a quick visit a few days earlier, I decided to make a longer visit to Wolli Creek Regional Park – to the section near Bray Avenue and close to Hartill Law Avenue. This time I saw a much wider … Continue reading →

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Back to the Powls at the Botanic Gardens – 7 October 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Valerie at the Australian Museum in Sydney where we viewed the finalists for the Natural History Photo Competition. This was very worthwhile with many great photos on display. We then made our way to the Botanic … Continue reading →

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Birds in Wolli Creek Regional Park – 7 October 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had recently seen other bird watchers’ observations of some nice birds near the Bray Avenue Wetlands in Wolli Creek Regional Park. I knew there was at least one Sacred Kingfisher, as we had seen one a few days earlier … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 6 October 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

I thought I would give Long Reef another try. My last trip had been fairly quiet, but was that a one off? This trip turned out to a bit quiet too, but not as bad as the last visit. It … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Malabar Headland – 5 October 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Dave Noble

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park has been closed a lot recently due to police practicing using rifles at the nearby rifle range. When then rifle range is being used the National Park in closed on the east … Continue reading →

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