Category Archives: Bushwalking

Oatley Park – 17 September 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Dave Noble

I made a morning visit to Oatley Park to see what was around – mainly on the lookout for birds at orchids. I was hoping to see a Powerful Owl chick – newly fledged. But it seems that its parents … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 16 September 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was an unusual trip to Malabar Headland with Valerie and Sue. It was unusual because we did not spot a single Peregrine Falcon. Like the previous trip, we met at Maroubra Beach and first visited the Western Track. I … Continue reading →

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Bushwalking at Mt York – 12 September 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob suggested a walk at Mt York to see the historic tracks that go along the route of the old roads. I had never walked these, but had been along them many times on mountain bike, but on a bike … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 9 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had planned this walk the week before, but it been unable to go ahead due to closure of all tracks in Royal National Park and a total fire ban. I was thankful when Brian put it back on … Continue reading →

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Heathcote National Park Walk – 5 September 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was another great walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Of particular note was the number of orchids we observed. In  the party was Brian, Valerie, Ian, Elaine and myself. The route we walked … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 1 September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I thought about time for another visit to Oatley Park. I was wondering what birds and orchids were out. I caught a train to Oatley and walked to the Park, then started off along one of the tracks.

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Coba Ridge Walk – 29 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up to Fiddletown to walk along Coba Ridge in Marramarra National Park.  We had pleasant weather on our walk – where we were mainly looking for Aboriginal art sites. We found a number of pretty good … Continue reading →

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An Orchid Bonanza! – A Walk to Kangaroo Creek – 26 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brain Everingham was back from his travels, and had organised a walk, with the NPA, from Engadine to Kangaroo Creek and back. On the walk, we experience a grea display of wild flowers and also 8 species of orchid. The … Continue reading →

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Birds along Terrys Creek – 24 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I travelled up to Epping via the metro, and then walked down Pembroke Road to Terrys Creek. I was wanting to spot some Powerful Owls, and hopefully some newly fledged owlets. But despite a lot of looking, … Continue reading →

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A Walk Along Carawatha Ridge (and we visit an old railway formation near Mt Boyce) – 22 August 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had suggested to Bob, that we visit the Carawatha Ridge again. On a previous walk, we had entered Victoria Brook via this ridge, and it seemed quite scenic. I was keen to see what looked like good views from … Continue reading →

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