Category Archives: Birds

More Raptors at Long Reef – 14 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef. This visit twas pretty average as visits there go. There were plenty of Osprey flying around, but for the most part they were not that active in diving for fish. It was high tide during … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 13 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly survey. This month I was in the group surveying Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 9 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the Mudlarks Bird Survey along the Cooks River. This month, the early morning survey went upstream from the Lang Street Bridge to the Boat Harbour, then to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, and back on that side of … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 7 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef, and different to some recent visits – a Nankeen Kestrel was around (and two of them briefly) as well as Osprey and a Sea Eagle. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level … Continue reading →

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Birds along the Cooks River and at Sydney Park – 6 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

This a was a bit of a local day, staring off with a walk down the Cooks River from Illawarra Road to the Princes Highway, then a bus to Sydney Park. Cooks River Little Black Cormorant 

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Malabar Headland Visit – 5 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland while the weather was good. I had a reasonable day, although it was very quiet for long periods. But at least in nice weather, it was pleasant to sit to on the cliffs enjoying … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve Visit – 4 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. My last visit had been in late July. I was by myself this time, and wandered around the usual trails seeing what birds were around. I spent a fair … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 3 September 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided on another trip to Long Reef. More Osprey photography. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level from the lookout, and spotted two Osprey perched in trees on the north side. I walked along the beach … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 September 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Malabar Headland. My main aim was to photograph Peregrine Falcons. Waling out, the wildflowers were starting to look good. Here is a Philotheca sp –

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Wolli Creek Birds Survey – 31 August 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the bird survey along part of Wolli Creek Regional Park. The group surveyed between Girrahween Park to just past the rock climbing crag along the Two Valleys Track. As well as birds, we also saw some … Continue reading →

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