Monthly Archives: October 2021

Malabar Headland – 11 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Freedom Day! After 106 days of lockdown with very restricted travel being permitted for exercise or recreation, I was keen to get out and see some “old friends” – the Peregrine Falcons that nest in Malabar Headland National Park. Even … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 10 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 106 of Lockdown. The last day of the full lockdown!! The weather forecast was not the best, so I decided on a short local walk, and then I could join Valerie, Deb and Peter for lunch near the Cooks … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 9 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 105 of Lockdown. Another visit to Barton Park and a very full morning of bird watching and photography. It turned out to be a very good session. I left around lunch time as it started to get too hot. … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 8 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the bird survey, I went home for an early lunch, then cycled out to Barton Park via the Cooks River. Along the Cooks River, I was on the lookout for a Willie Wagtail nest that Valerie had told me … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – Waratah Mills Loop – 8 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 104 of Lockdown. I joined a small group (David H, Chris, Jo and myself) for a bird survey along the Greenway – the section near Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. We found a fair few birds. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 7 October 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 103 of Lockdown. I decide to make another visit to Sydney Park. One reason was to see if I could spot the Buff-banded Rails. It turned out to be a relatively quiet day, but its nice place to wander … Continue reading →

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Barton Park and Cooks River Birds – 6 October 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 102 of Lockdown. I decided on another visit to Barton Park. I decided this time to travel to Baron Park by bus, and that would allow me to walk home via the Cooks River. I saw a good selection … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park and The Cooks River – 5 October 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 101 of Lockdown. This was another enjoyable and interesting day of bird watching and photography at two venues – first Sydney Park and then along the Cooks River between Canterbury Station and Wardell Road. At Sydney Park, I met … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Wolli Creek Paddle – 4 October 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 100 of Lockdown. Digi Dave and myself had planned a boat trip along the Cooks River. He would travel by his Sea Kayak and I would use my packraft. We had planned to meet at the new pontoon near … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Walk – 3 October 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 99 of Lockdown. I thought it was time for another walk down Wolli Creek – along the Two Valleys Track. I caught a bus to Bexley North and started walking down the track. As usual I took camera with … Continue reading →

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