Category Archives: Birds

Malabar Headland – 8 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for another day spent out on Malabar Headland watching the Peregrine Falcons. We had a very interesting and enjoyable day, but it was a bit perplexing to try and work out the status of the Peregrine’s nesting. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 7 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern beaches again for some more bird photography. And like previous recent visits, I spent most of my time at Long Reef photographing the local Ospreys. I first visited the sea cliffs to check on … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Sydney Park – 4 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Sydney Park again, mainly to get more photos of the Pacific Baza, if it was still around. I did find the Baza, but I also spotted two other fairly rare birds for the inner west, a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 3 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland National Park to check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. On this visit, I walked in, and out from Malabar for a change. It turned out to be a very good day.

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Oatley Park Visit – 1 September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I thought about time for another visit to Oatley Park. I was wondering what birds and orchids were out. I caught a train to Oatley and walked to the Park, then started off along one of the tracks.

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 31 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided that another visit to Long Reef would be worthwhile. Lately it has been the best place to photograph raptors. But when I arrived, around 11 am, things turned out to be very quiet. No other bird photographers were … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 28 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I went for a morning walk along the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Cahill Park.  The weather was fine, bit it was windy – and perhaps as a result, I did not see too many birds. Here are … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 27 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue was keen to see the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park again, so I suggested we meet up at the Park and then go for a wander around and see if we could find it. We met at the chimneys … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 25 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Long Reef again, hoping for more photographic opportunities with the local Ospreys. I had a reasonable day, although it was bit quieter than other recent visits. This time the tide was high, so I could not … Continue reading →

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Birds along Terrys Creek – 24 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I travelled up to Epping via the metro, and then walked down Pembroke Road to Terrys Creek. I was wanting to spot some Powerful Owls, and hopefully some newly fledged owlets. But despite a lot of looking, … Continue reading →

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