Category Archives: Birds

Birds at Barton Park – 7 October 2022

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Dave Noble

During the current wet spell, a lull in the rain was forecast on Friday morning, so I took advantage of it and headed out to Barton Park. It turned out to be a fairy fine morning. I could see rain … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 4 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

The day before, I had suggested to Valerie and Sue that we take advantage of the good weather while it lasts and visit Oatley Park. I thought there may be some orchids out, and there is usually good range of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 3 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another excellent day spent on Malabar Headland observing the Peregrine Falcons. This time I was accompanied by Valerie and Sue. Fine weather was forecast. We walked out from Maroubra Beach. There were a lot of surf board riders waiting for … Continue reading →

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Birds at Emu Green – 2 October 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was a nice warm dry day, so I caught a train to Emu Plains and walked to Emu Green Reserve. I had a late start and didn’t arrive till close to noon. But the birds seemed quite active. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park Birds – 1 October 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

This day was at least a lot finer than the day before. There was a fair bit of rain on the radar, but most seemed to miss me at Sydney Olympic Park. I walked into the park from Concord Station, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 30 September 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

It has been raining a lot lately in Sydney, and I hoped to get out in the afternoon. The rain radar showed  gap, so I decided to visit Sydney Park at St Peters. I first looked for nesting Tawny Frogmouths, … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and The Cooks River – 27 September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent the day observing some local birds. First I visited Barton Park, which was relatively quiet, then I caught a bus to Tempe and walked home via the Cooks River. At Barton Park, as usual, I first had a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 26 September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Dave Noble

After my week away at Hay, I was keen to visit Malabar Headland again to check the status of the nesting Peregrine Falcons. On this visit I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and we walked out together. We … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 25 September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. I had no luck spotting Azure Kingfishers this visit, but I did see quite a few other nice birds. The highlight perhaps was seeing some young Australians Grebe chicks. And … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 24 September 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was able to take part in the early Saturday morning bird survey along the Waratah Mills loop on The Greenway. We saw a good range of birds. The group met outside the Light Rail Station at 7:30 am and … Continue reading →

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