Category Archives: Birds

Visit to Oatley Park – 23 February 2023

I joined Sue on a visit to Oatley Park. We sent an enjoyable day wandering around looking at the trees the flowers, the birds and some of the lizards. Sue had a swim at Jewfish Bay, and while I was … Continue reading

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Birds at Sydney Park – 22 February 2023

I made another visit to Sydney Park and spent an enjoyable few hours there photographing the birds. Here are some photos – Buff-banded Rail This rail made a brief appearance.

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Sydney Olympic Park – 20 February 2023

A warm day was forecast, so I didn’t want to do too much, so I decided on a trip to Sydney Olympic Park. I started at Mason Park Wetlands, and then made my way to Lake Belvedere. Then to the … Continue reading

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Long Reef Birds – 19 February 2023

I decided to visit Long Reef, so caught buses to Long Reef. I was soon out on the lookout. I was hoping to be able to photograph some raptors – in particular the local Ospreys. I had to wait awhile … Continue reading

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Sydney Park Birds – 17 February 2023

Another visit to Sydney Park. This time I was accompanied by Sue. We met up in the morning before it got too hot. Here are some of the birds saw – Dollarbird Black Swan family

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Birds at Sydney Park – 15 February 2023

I spent a pleasant morning at Sydney Park at St Peters with Valerie looking for birds. We wandered around the ponds seeing what was present.

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds – 11 February 2023

I joined the Tempe Birdos for this monthly bird survey. I was in the group surveying the wetlands. After the survey, I walked home via the Cooks River, and photographed some Tawny Frogmouths at Marrickville Golf Course.

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Sydney Park Birds – 10 February 2023

The week before, I had joined Sue on visit to Sydney Park to see the birds. We had decided on another visit – but this time we started earlier. We met at the chimneys at 8:30 and were soon wandering … Continue reading

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Visit to Leacock Regional Park and Casula Powerhouse – 9 February 2023

I was able to join Brian Everingham on an activity he had organised for the National Parks Association of NSW to Leacock Regional Park. After that, few visited Casula Powerhouse – the arts hub in the Liverpool district. I had … Continue reading

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Greenway Bird Survey – 8 February 2023

I joined in on the bird survey along The Greenway between Taverners Hill  and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. The group meets at the Tavernerns Hill Station at 7:30 am. This survey was unusually poor for photography. We saw lot more … Continue reading

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