Monthly Archives: September 2020

Birds at Tempe and The Cooks River – 12 September 2020

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent the Saturday morning bird watching and photographing. Early on, I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. After morning tea, I cycled home slowly along the Cooks River seeing what birds were out. At Tempe, I … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 11 September 2020

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable afternoon with Digi Dave at Sydney Park. We decided to spend the afternoon indulging in some bird photography and I suggested a few venues. One was Sydney Park. Digi had never been there before, so that … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 10 September 2020

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

Both Bob and myself had visited much of this area before in search of Aboriginal sites. We had completed a number of trips late last year, but it became too warm during Summer so we held off further trips. On … Continue reading →

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Vale – Liz Kabanoff

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

My good friend Liz Kabanoff passed away unexpectedly on the night of Tuesday 8th September. I got to know Liz through our mutual interest in studying fungi. Liz had a scientific career as a microscopist at the University of Western … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 September 2020

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was a wet morning on the bird survey along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. This results in poor light for photography and a lot of the birds seeking shelter. So not too may photos. … Continue reading →

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Photographing the International Space Station 6 – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

The evening of 8 September would provide a good opportunity to photograph the International Space Station. In the early evening it was due to pass over Sydney at a maximum inclination of 88°, and its brightness would be magnitude -4.1. … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I caught a train to Cheltenham and than set off for a walk down Devlins Ck. On the way, I met up with Bob, who had recently seen some Powerful Owls and their recently fledged … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Mudlarks for their early morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group survey upstream from Ewen Park to The Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland National Park – 7 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another very rewarding day spent out on the headland. My aim was more bird photography, and I was pleased to see an Osprey flying out over the headland – only the second time I had seen these birds out there. … Continue reading →

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More at the Moors – Curra Moors – 6 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made a  third visit to the Curra Moors. It has been an exceptionally good wildflower season, particularly on the Moors, that a another visit was arranged. This time I visit the area with John, Chuin Nee and their two … Continue reading →

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