Monthly Archives: November 2018

Tempe Wetlands – Birds – 10 November 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning joining in with the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. It was fairly quiet at the wetlands – there did not seem to be any visible waterbird chicks. But not far along the path, … Continue reading →

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Flat Rock Creek – 9 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

Last year, during July, I had visited Flat Rock Creek as part of the Round Willoughby Walk. It is an attractive remnant of bush at Naremburn above Tunks Park. I was recently dismayed to learn that the Berejiklian Government plans … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park and Myles Dunphy Reserve – 8 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day with Digi Dave wandering around Oatley Park looking for birds, flowers and other things to photograph. Quite a number of birds were out. Here are some that we saw – 

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 7 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was a wet day, so I thought a short visit to the local wetlands would be a suitable activity.  I managed to spot a few birds, but often had to photograph them under an umbrella. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Northern Beaches – 6 November 2018

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to the Northern Beaches with the purpose of getting more photos of the Peregrine Falcon fledglings.  I went out to the cliffs where I had observed them before – but on this visit I was unsuccessful. … Continue reading →

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Historic Railway Tunnels – Helensburgh and Otford – 5 November 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting day catching up with a group of old friends and visiting some old railway disused railway tunnels between Waterfall and Stanwell Park. In the party were Keith, Rose, Chris, Otto, Roger and myself. I had … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – 4 November 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon photographing the birds at Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few of the usual residents were present including White-headed Stilts and White-faced Herons as well as various ducks.  But there were also quite … Continue reading →

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Jugglers and Grand Canyons – 2 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast, so it seemed a good time to visit some canyons. I travelled up the mountains with Bob and Doug. After coffee stop at Lawson, we decided to do Jugglers Canyon and then the Grand … Continue reading →

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Birds on the Northern Beaches – 1 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern Beaches on what turned out to be quite a hot day. The tide was low in the morning, so I first went out onto some rock platforms at the end of Long Reef. I … Continue reading →

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