Category Archives: Birds

Raptors near Braddons Lookout 25 – 26 July 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was great to spend some time at and near Braddons Lookout near Ulverstone. The lookout is above the Forth River and seems to be a good place to observe raptors – in particular Wedge-tailed Eagles. My sisters were visiting … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds – 18 July 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Dave Noble

I sent a few hours around the middle of the day at Barton Park looking for birds. It turned out to be a fairly quiet time. I did see a Brown Goshawk perched in a tree near the bend in … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 17 July 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Dave Noble

I headed out to Maroubra to join Sue, and then we walked out onto Malabar Headland to hopefully observe the resident Peregrine Falcons. As days go, it started off very quiet, but the afternoon was very good. As we walked … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 13 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Sue had suggested a walk in Royal National Park from Bundeena, down the Coastal Track to Marley and back. Fine weather was forecast, and it sounded like good idea. We met on the train to Cronulla and were soon boarding … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 12 July 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fairly short visit to Barton Park in the afternoon. This time it was relatively quiet – no raptors. But I did spot the Australian Spotted Crake – very briefly. The Crake suddenly appeared and paused for a second and … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 12 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

The day before had been the Mudlarks Bird Survey on the Cooks River. This morning was the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal. The group met at 7:30 am at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station. The sun had just … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was able to take part in the early morning bird survey conducted by the Mudlarks along a section of the Cooks River. The area visited alternates each month, and this month the survey was upstream – from the Lang … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 10 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland. Both Sue and Valerie were keen to join me. The weather forecast was good – a fine day with fresh westerly winds. I travelled to Maroubra with Valerie, and we met … Continue reading →

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Long Reef – Looking for Raptors – 9 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent another great day at Long Reef. The aim was to photograph any raptors that were there – in particular, Osprey, hunting for fish. I arrived a little before 11 am, but was I too late? Recently, the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Sydney Park and we walked around looking for birds. Near the entrance, close to St Peters Station, we heard the raucous calls of Lorikeets feeding in the trees. Some of them were Musk Lorikeets. … Continue reading →

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