Monthly Archives: October 2018

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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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 19 September 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I caught a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walked the short distance to The Gap. My intention was to walk down the Coastal Path on the lookout for birds and finish off the walk at Dudley Page Reserve with … 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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More Birds from the Northern Beaches – 17 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting and pleasant day spent in the Northern Beaches accompanied by Ken and John. Walking past a rock pool we noticed a Little Pied Cormorant enjoying the sun and a White Faced Heron hunting for food.

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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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More Birds and Flowers at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – 12 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent another delightful day along the Chiltern Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park photographing the birds and wildflowers. Here are some of the highlights of my visit. First, some wildflowers – 

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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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Cooks River Birds – 10 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made a short trip to the Cooks River to look for local birdlife. I had been told by Steve in a blog comment that there was a tawny Frogmouth nest on the south side of the river at Earlwood, … 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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