Monthly Archives: August 2017

Local Birdlife – 20 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable few hours with camera and bike – along the Cooks River and then along the cycleway to the Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few birds were out. Here are some photos – 

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Astrophotography 19 – 20 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I recently took a few photos of the Moon and some of the planets. All were taken from out side my flat in suburban Sydney using a camera, tripod and telephoto lens. When I photographed the crescent Moon above, The … Continue reading →

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Cape Banks Walk – 19 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Sydney was experiencing a period of very windy weather which made it unpleasant to be outdoors in exposed places. But on the other hand, it provided some spectacular seas. I was keen to be out in the bush but not … Continue reading →

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Sculpture at Barangaroo – 18 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

After visiting the Sealife Aquarium, I wandered down to Barangaroo to see an exhibition of sculptures. It was a very windy day and it was a bit hard to stay upright in the strong gusts.  There were not too many … Continue reading →

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Sealife Aquarium – Sydney – 18 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had been a long time since I had visited the Aquarium at Sydney (now called Sealife). I spent an enjoyable and interesting few hours inside the aquarium – looking at and trying to photograph the marine creatures. As well … Continue reading →

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Middle Harbour Creek Walk – 17 August 2017

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk from St Ives to Roseville Bridge mainly along a good track on the banks of Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. I met up with Bob on the bus. I joined the bus (197) … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 15 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant walk down part of the Two Valleys Track along part of Wolli Creek. This time I caught a bus to Earlwood, and started walking up from Bardwell Park for a bit, then back down, and along the track … Continue reading →

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Sydney Sunset – 14 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

After my Centennial Park wander, I headed to Circular Quay. It had been a smoky day in Sydney due to a series of hazard reduction burns on the hinterland. Often these condition can lead to an interesting sunset. I had … Continue reading →

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Centennial Park – Trees and Birds – 14 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

After a nasty bout of flu, I was keen to get outdoors. As I was still recovering, I wanted to do something easy, and thought a wander around some of the ponds of Centennial Park would be nice. It was. … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 8 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

This looks like being my last trip to Sassafras Gully to look for fungi for the season. I found very little out on this trip. There had been two small falls of rain a week or two before my visit, … Continue reading →

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