Monthly Archives: August 2019

Photographing Powerful Owls and Owlets 21 – 28 August 2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Dave Noble

On a previous visit to Bob’s house at Cheltenham, one of his neighbours, Steve, had taken me down to see the nesting site of a pair of Powerful Owls. I now had another chance to visit – Bob and told … Continue reading →

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Ironbark Creek Walk – Popran National Park – 28 August 2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had been on a previous trip to Popran National Park not long before and had been impressed with the area. That trip was with Bob, and we were both keen to visit the park again. One feature of Popran … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Lane Cove Valley – 27 August 2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had travelled up to Cheltenham to see a pair of newly fledged Powerful Owlets. I met my friend Bob, who lives close to where the Powerful Owls have their nest, and we walked the short distance into the bush … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 26 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a morning at Tempe, wandering around the Tempe Wetlands and the wastelands nearby, then around Tempe Reserve, and back through the Wetlands before heading home for lunch. It started off fairly quiet, but as the morning proceeded, more … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Weekend 24 – 25 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was good to spend a weekend in the Northern Blue Mountains with a group of friends. John and Chuin Nee had organised the walk, and with them went their young sons Jasper and Sebastian, Eugene, Dave Os, Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 23 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a bit of an opportunistic trip. I had visited the headland a few times recently, and had originally planned to do some bird photography at another site. But the forecast was for more high seas, so I thought … Continue reading →

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St Michaels Cave – 22 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

I had been planning to do a walk up the mountains with Bob, but due to an adverse weather forecast (strong winds) we changed plans. The forecast was also for a powerful surf, so I suggested some coastal walking. Bob … Continue reading →

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Urban Coastal Walking – Milsons Point to Waverton – 21 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant half day out with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk led by Brian Everingham. Also on the walk were Gary, Sue B, Sue W, Esther, Claire, Kevin, Allen, Derek, Karen, Paul, Terry and … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 20 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another walk in Royal National Park. Another chance to see wildflowers, birds and great scenery. Digi Dave and myself set out from Wattamolla carpark along the Coastal Track. A windy day was forecast, but most of the time we enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 18 August 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another pleasant day photographing birds at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. Like the previous visit, I had no luck spotting any of the Azure Kingfishers this time. But there were plenty of other nice birds to see. The best … Continue reading →

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