Monthly Archives: January 2018

Malabar National Park Walk – 16 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

Powerful surf conditions were forecast, so I thought it would be nice to do coastal walk. So I caught a bus to Maroubra and set off along the new track into Malabar National Park. It was quite windy and some … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 15 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

I headed down to the Cooks river with my camera mainly to check on the progress with the Tawny Frogmouth chicks. But on my visit, it was quite windy and one of the parent birds was sitting on top of … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 14 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant trip down Claustral Canyon with a group of friends – Wendy (who organised the trip), Michael and Colin and his daughter Sam. I did not take any photos on the day, but instead shot some video. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands and the Cooks River – 13 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was the second Saturday on the month so I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey at Tempe Wetlands and Reserve.  I then headed up the Cooks River to look for the tawny Frogmouth chicks one again. … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park Visit – 12 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant afternoon wandering around the pools and foreshore at Bicentennial Park with my camera. I was mainly looking for birds, but the overwhelming noise was from cicadas. 

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Looking For New Tawny Frogmouth Chicks – 11 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

Thanks to Jennifer, who lives along the Cooks River, I had heard that the Tawny Frogmouth pair that live near the Dog Area were raising a new set of chicks. I had seen these birds in October last year with … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Creek Walk – 11 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

Kangaroo Creek is one of the major streams within Royal National Park. It starts near Waterfall and flows to join the Hacking River at Audley. On this walk, I started at Waterfall and walked down the creek to the Karloo … Continue reading →

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More Local Birdlife – Cooks River, Tempe and Barton Park – 10 January 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day along the Cooks River looking for and photographing some of the birdlife and other animals. I started off at Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, where I was pleased to see a Purple Swamphen chick. Its … Continue reading →

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Bowens Creek – North Branch Canyon – 8 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob and Doug were keen for a canyoning trip and had suggested the North Branch of Bowens Creek. I joined them. It had been a while since I have been down this branch from the top. This trip starts at … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 7 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was the second canyon I visited with Albert for some canyon photography. A day of extreme heat was forecast and the Grand Canyon at Blackheath seemed like a good place to be in on such a day. As it … Continue reading →

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