Monthly Archives: October 2022

A Quick Trip to Sydney Park – 17 October 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

On the way home from Royal National Park, I stopped off at St Peters and made quick visit to Sydney Park. I wanted to have another look for the Powerful Owl. This time I had success. It took me a … Continue reading →

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The Jibbon Loop – 17 October 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another nice walk organised  and led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Then plan was to catch the ferry to Bundeena and then walk along Jibbon Beach, around the headland, and then continue on the track … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park and Barton Park – 16 October 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day visiting two local sites. I started at Sydney Park and then caught a bus down the road to Barton Park. My main aim Sydney Park was to try and spot a Powerful Owl that had … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Cape Solander – Cape Baily – 15 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was beautiful weather and I was keen to head outdoors, so I decided to catch a train to Cronulla and then a bus to Kurnell and visit Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. My plan was open – to … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 14 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent another nice day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. On these visits, I always aim to find and photograph the Azure Kingfishers. But again, I missed spotting them despite a lot of looking. I did see a pair of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Malabar Headland – with the principal aim to photograph the local Peregrine Falcons, and also to look for whales and other sea life. This time I was accompanied by Valerie and Sue. The Peregrine Falcons put on … Continue reading →

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Upper Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 12 October 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a nice day out in the Upper Blue Mountains – looking for heritage sites. The party was Bob, Doug, Pete and myself. During the day we examined a most interesting Aboriginal site – an occupation shelter, which had … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I went looking for a Tawny Frogmouth on its nest in Ewen Park. After finding it, I headed to Permanent Avenue and caught a bus to Bexley North. From there, I made my way down … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

An early start and a walk down to the Cooks River at the Lang Street Bridge  to meet the Mudlarks at 7 am for their monthly bird survey. This month, the group surveyed downstream. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking and Bird Watching – South of Watsons Bay – 10 October 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dave Noble

I travelled to the city and caught a ferry to Watsons Bay, then visited The Gap Bluff. From there, I intended to walk south along the Coastal Path. At Gap Bluff, I found the high fences very frustrating for photography. … Continue reading →

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