Monthly Archives: January 2021

Vale – Vanessa Haverd

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was shocked to hear of the serious illness and then passing of a good friend – Vanessa Haverd on 19 January 2021. She died far too young – at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer. She … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Bondi to Rose Bay – 28 January 2021

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Dave Noble

Thursday was the usual day for a walk with Bob. With an adverse weather forecast – he suggested a walk along part of the Manly to Bondi Coastal Path. We had long planned  to walk north from Bondi, and this … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – More Kingfishers – 27 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was keen to return to Nurragingy Reserve to try and get some better photos of the local Kingfishers. On this trip – I had no trouble finding them – but had less luck with the photos. It was easy … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Corner and Koombandah Canyons – 26 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

Enmoore had suggested a canyoning trip on Australia/Invasion Day. A few of us were interested in coming along and some canyons were suggested. Enmoore had suggested Koombanda Canyon near Bell, and I then suggested that we could visit the nearby … Continue reading →

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Central Coast Wetlands – 25 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another day of bird photography at the Central Coast wetlands at the old Pioneer Dairy at Wyong. As I walking into the wetlands, I spotted two Sea Eagles perched in a distant tree.

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Cooks River Birds – 24 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had not been  along the Cooks River checking out my local birdlife since the start of the month. A very hot day was forecast, but I wanted to get out and do something not too strenuous, and though a … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 23 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

It was good to be able to join the bird survey held by the Inner West Environment Group along the Greenway near Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. Near the station, we spotted our first birds – a pair of roosting … Continue reading →

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Hat Hill Canyon – 21 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another great day spent canyoning in the Blue Mountains. I was with Bob and Nipper. We first visited hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. It was an easy short walk to the start of the canyon – the first of three … Continue reading →

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Birds at Emu Green – 20 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had been to Emu Green Reserve at Emu Plains. So I though I should make a visit to see what birds were around. Compared to previous recent visits this one was relatively quiet. … Continue reading →

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Royal Botanic Gardens Photo Trip – 19 January 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

John had organised a photographic trip to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. It turned out to be a very pleasant day out in a beautiful part of the city. The aim was to photograph the flowers, trees, birds … Continue reading →

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