Monthly Archives: October 2020

Central Coast Walk – 15 October 2020

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Dave Noble

Last year, Bob and myself had visited some of the beaches and sea caves of the Central Coast. It was a very interesting area, and soon after Bob had suggested that we could do a walk that would link up … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 14 October 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another visit to Malabar Headland National Park to check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. For the past two years I have been able to see the Falcon’s chicks at about this time of the year. I … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 14 October 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Bird Group for their monthly early morning bird survey along the Greenway between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rain Stations. We spotted some interesting birds. Here are some –

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 13 October 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had walked down the Two Valleys Track along Wolli Creek. I had recently heard some reports of Scarlet Honeyeaters and Variegated Fairy-wrens being seen at two spots along the creek, so that provided … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 October 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting and enjoyable morning with the Mudlarks – the Cooks River Bird Group. This month we surveyed the birds downstream of the Lang Street Bridge, as far as the footbridge to the Golf Course, then headed back … Continue reading →

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Back to Emu Green – 12 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I decided to head back to Emu Green for some more bird photography. This visit, my main aim was to try and photograph some Emu-wrens. In this, I failed – not even seeing any. But there were plenty of other … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another visit to the headland to check the status of the Peregrine Falcons. Both the male and female falcons were visible at the nest area, but no sign of any chicks so far. However, after a slow start, the Peregrine … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Tempe, Barton Park and Cooks River – 10 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was the day for the Tempe Birdos to have their monthly survey. I joined them and helped survey the wetlands. After the group finished with morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and had a look at the Landing … Continue reading →

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Central Coast Wetlands – 9 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I thought it about time to visit the Central Coast Wetlands (Pioneer Dairy) at Wyong again. This visit, compared to some of my previous ones was relatively quiet. Here are some of the birds I photographed –

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Heathcote National Park Walk – 8 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

In recent times, the wildflowers have been outstanding in Royal National Park. I was keen to see how good they would be in the neighbouring Heathcote National Park. Bob had never been walking in the park, so I suggested a … Continue reading →

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