Monthly Archives: November 2019

Birds at Tempe, Barton Park and the Cooks River – 9 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting bird photography morning. First I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Then, after morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland, and then went home via the Cooks River to … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 7 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

The week before, I had been on a walk wth Bob looking for Aboriginal heritage sites in the Blue Mountains. On that trip, we had started with a lot of hope, but had met no success. It was now time … Continue reading →

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Chinese Garden Visit – 6 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

One place I had never visited in Sydney was the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour. I recently had the opportunity when catching up with an old bushwalking friend, Jodie, and her young daughter. These gardens are very beautiful and certainly … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 5 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dave Noble

Another interesting and rewarding day spent out on Malabar Headland. Again the main focus was photographing the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, but there were also Sea Eagles around. When I was walking out to the headland from Maroubra, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 4 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a fair part of the day at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay photographing the birds. Here are some photos –

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Greenway Bird Survey – 2 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined the local Greenway Bird Group (part of the Inner West Environment Group) for their monthly bird survey along part of the Greenway near Waratah Mills Station. Here are some more of the birds that were spotted –

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Malabar Headland – 1 November 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

The passing whales at Malabar Headland are declining in number, but the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still putting on some amazing displays of flying. And a few Sea Eagles and Kestrels add to the show. On the way out, I … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 31 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another walk I did with Bob, in a series to try and locate some Aboriginal heritage sites in the Blue Mountains. In particular, on the trip we were looking for cave art. We had done some research into … Continue reading →

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Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai Walk – 30 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I once again joined Brian Everingham on one his walks for the National Parks Association. This one was from Berowra to Cowan Creek and then and ascent to Mt Kuring-gai. In the party was Brian, Sue, Paul, Valerie, Amanda, Andrew … Continue reading →

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Birds at Warriewood – 29 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent at Warriewood photographing the birdlife. I caught a B-line bus up the Northern Beaches, and on the walk to Warriewood Wetlands I ran into Jan, who was also visiting the area photographing the birds. … Continue reading →

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