Category Archives: Birds

More Raptors at Long Reef – 27 January 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent another interesting and enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing raptors. Like my previous visit, there were plenty of Ospreys and also a pair of Nankeen Kestrels hunting near the headland. However, when I arrived, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 26 January 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a day visiting Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. She had never visited this Reserve and we both enjoyed a very good day. We caught a train to Doonside, and then walked the short distance into the Reserve. … Continue reading →

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Brown Goshawks at Rookwood – 25 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

In the morning, I had been on the local bird survey along The Greenway. I then went home for an early lunch, and then visited Rookwood Necropolis. On my last visit, I had photographed a newly fledged Brown Goshawk chick. … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 25 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the monthly local bird survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The group meets outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some birds we saw –

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Narawang Wetlands – 24 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

After visiting Putricia, and then the Art Gallery of NSW, I decided to spend the afternoon at Narawang Wetlands, so I caught strain to Strathfield then a bus to Newington. The visit was a bit disappointing. I was on the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 23 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I went on a morning trip to Barton Park to photograph what birds I could find. When I arrived at Landing Lights Wetland, I was surprised to see a fair number of Egrets and Spoonbills.

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Raptors at Long Reef – 21 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time for another visit to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim was to photograph raptors. I did quite well, spotting a number of Ospreys and a pair of Nankeen Kestrels. When I … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 19 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had intended to visit Rookwood, but on the train, the weather looked good enough for a longer and more remote  trip, so I made a visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside, and despite some bad weather, I was fortunate … Continue reading →

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Fred Caterson Reserve – 16 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue, Valerie and myself had thought about heading up to Springwood for a walk down Birdwood Gully to look for fungi and birds, but two factors made this a poor option – a train strike and rain. So as an … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 15 January 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Sydney Park to see what birds were around. Here are some that I saw –

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