Category Archives: Birds

The Blackbutt Track and Oatley Park – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I joined Valerie, who had also been on the survey on an excursion to the Blackbutt Track at H V Evatt Park and later Oatley Park. On the way, we picked up Sue. We had … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Bird Survey early in the morning. This survey was the Waratah Mills loop. Notable on this survey was the large number of New Holland Honeyeaters seen. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Birds at Sydney Park – 23 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant hour or two at Sydney Park in the afternoon. It had been a while since I had visited the Park, and I wondered what birds were around. I think I heard a Lewin’s Rail, but it … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Aboriginal Art, a Nazi Camp, Warriewood Blowhole and a look for Fossils – 22 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had worked out a trip to the Northern Beaches area of Sydney with a number of objectives – Whale Rock Aboriginal engravings at Tumbledown Dick Moon Rock Aboriginal engravings – a walk from Deep Creek Warriewood Blowhole … Continue reading →

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Birds at Landing Lights Wetland – 21 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another afternoon trip to Barton Park. Due to the construction project taking place on the higher level, and the cycleway being also closed, I spent all my time at the Landing Lights Wetland. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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More Coastal Walking – Vaucluse to Dover Heights – 20 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After two great days of whale watching, Sue suggested a walk along the cliffs of the eastern suburbs. We started at Vaucluse, with a visit to the Grumpy Baker, then around the corner, at Christison Park, before we got to … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another day looking for Peregrine Falcons and whales. This time I was joined by Valerie and Sue. We saw plenty of whale activity, but only a brief glimpse of a single Peregrine Falcon. But the weather was great, and Malabar … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 17 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the fungal survey at Wolli Creek Regional Park, I walked home in the afternoon, via the Two Valleys Track – down the Wolli Creek and then up the Cooks River to as far as Illawarra Road. On the final … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Barton Park and Hawthorne Canal – 16 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited two venues during the day – Barton Park in the morning and then Hawthorne Canal in the late afternoon. At both places I was on the lookout for birds. First – Barton Park. I spent all the time … Continue reading →

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More Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 13 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I set off walking down the Cooks River looking for more birds. I then went to Barton Park and stayed there for an hour or two. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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