Monthly Archives: November 2021

Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 6 November 2021

I decide to visit Sydney Olympic Park for a day of bird photography. I caught a train to North Strathfield then walked down to the Mason Park Wetlands. After a stop there, I entered Bicentennial Park and visited Lake Belvedere, … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 5 November 2021

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland to check on the progress on the nesting Peregrine Falcons. The weather forecast was not the best (some rain) – but there is some shelter available. This turned out to be … Continue reading

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Walking in Royal National Park – 4 November 2021

For my weekly walk with Bob, we had originally planned to head up to the Blue Mountains (as we often do), but with an adverse weather forecast, and the bad weather coming to the mountains earlier, we decided instead to … Continue reading

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Nepean River Birds – 3 November 2021

I spent a nice day out at Penrith on the Nepean River near the weir photographing birds. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Northern Beaches Birds – 2 November 2021

This was another good day of bird photography in the area near Long Reef. I starred on the  sea cliffs to the south looking for Peregrine Falcons, but had no luck. Then I walked along the beach to Long Reef … Continue reading

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South Head Walk – 1 November 2021

This was a nice day out and about with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk around the South Head Area of Sydney Harbour National Park. It was led by Brian Everingham. As well as looking at some … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 31 October 2021

Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I walked in from Malabar, arriving near Boora Point fairly early, around 8:30 am. Things at the start were quiet. Very quiet. Except for the call of a Rufous Whistler. I went to … Continue reading

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 31 October 2021

After taking a day off to stay indoors during a heat wave, I was keen to get outdoors the next day. I decided to visit some of my local biding sites – the Cooks River and Barton Park. I travelled … Continue reading

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Burra Korain Ridge Walk – 28 October 2021

Bob proposed this walk – out from Blackheath, along Ridgewell Road, and then turn off and follow Burra Korain Ridge to the end. Then have a look for a slot pass, then return via a crossing of Crayfish Creek to … Continue reading

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