Category Archives: Bushwalking

More Peregrine Falcons at Malabar Headland – 24 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to Malabar Headland National Park, and was rewarded with some great observations of the resident pair of Peregrine Falcons. On my last visit, I had seen one of the birds, probably the male, return with some … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Escarpment Walk – 20 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had completed the Illawarra Coastal Walk from Stanwell Park to Sublime Point and then to Austinmer last year, and was keen to do it again. I had suggested it to Bob that we do it some time, and the … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Little Marley – 18 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day out in the bush in Royal National Park on a walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. In the part, as well as Brian, there was Valerie, Sue B, … Continue reading →

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Out and About at Oatley Park – 14 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day wandering around Oatley Park with Digi Dave. We photographed mainly birds and a few orchids. We were on the lookout for a Osprey nest, that we heard could be seen from one of the lookouts. … Continue reading →

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More Fun on Mt Banks – 13 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen on another trip to Mt Banks to check out some of the ledges. The year before we had both traversed a ledge across the face of Mt Banks. That ledge followed a shale band called the Wentworth … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Lizards, Birds and Whales – 11 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

My previous trip to Malabar Headland National Park had been very interesting, and I was keen to return. This time I was joined by three more Nature photographers – Ken, John and Erden. Walking from the bus stop to the … Continue reading →

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Ironpot Ridge Walk 8 – 9 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

A friend, Dave Os had organised a walk from the Dunphy Campground in Megalong to Ironpot Ridge and the plan was to camp high near Ironmonger Hill. Joining him on the walk were Digi Dave, Keith and myself. The first … Continue reading →

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Storms and More at Malabar Headland National Park – 7 September 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dave Noble

I took another opportunity to visit Malabar Headland National Park and had a most interesting day. I caught a bus to Maroubra Beach, and not far along the trail to the National Park I spotted a Laughing Kookaburra flying into … Continue reading →

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Wondabyne to Woy Woy Walk – 6 September 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob had planned this walk in Brisbane Waters National Park. We caught a train to Wondabyne and got off at the small station. The station is so small that you have to detrain via the back door only from the … Continue reading →

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St Helena Walk – 30 August 2018

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob for a walk from Martins Lookout to St Helena and back. St Helena is an interesting volcanic crater in the Blue Labyrinth in the headwaters of Western Creek. We travelled to Springwood, and turned off the highway … Continue reading →

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