Category Archives: Birds

Greenway Bird Survey – 27 May 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the local birders for the early morning survey along the Greenway – the loop near Waratah Mills Station. Here are some of the birds we saw – Rainbow Lorikeets

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Birds at Barton Park – 24 May 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another afternoon trip to Barton Park, where I spent most of my time at Landing Lights Wetland. On recent visits to the park, I had failed to spot the currently resident Scarlet Robin. This time I finally had … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 19 May 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another afternoon trip to Barton Park to photograph birds. I only arrived close to 3 pm and stayed till about 4:30 pm. This time my visit was relatively quiet. I spent most of my time at Landing Lights … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 17 May 2023

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was a short afternoon trip, mainly to look for birds at Landing Lights Wetland. What was unusual at this visit was seeing 5 Cattle Egrets. I think this is the first time I have seen them at the Wetlands.

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Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Walk – 15 May 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

Classic coastal walking Royal National Park. I joined Brian Everingham and party from the National Parks Association of NSW for a walk along the Coastal Track. In the party was Brian, Valerie, Suzanne, Paul, Amy and myself. We started from … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek and Cooks River Walk – 14 May 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

Some rain was forecast, but by mid morning, the weather was quite reasonable, so I decided to do a local walk. This time I caught a bus to Earlwood, and started at Girrahween Park, and followed the Two Valleys Track … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 13 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Tempe Bird Survey, I walked down to Barton Park and stayed there till mid afternoon. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Tempe Bird Survey – 13 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. After meeting at the wetlands, I joined the group surveying Tempe Reserve. While the participants were gathering, I photographed this juvenile Australasian Grebe in the first pond at the wetlands … Continue reading →

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Barton Park Birds – 12 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another afternoon trip to Barton Park. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Forest Path and Bola Creek Walk – Orchids and Fungi – 11 May 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I once again joined a walk of the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. This time we went around there Forest Path in Royal National Park and then had a look for fungi along Bola Creek. On … Continue reading →

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