Monthly Archives: November 2022

Peggys Pool and Meeks Falls Walk – 16 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself did a very interesting walk at Faulconbridge. Growing up in Springwood, I had visited Peggys Pool as a kid, but had never been back. It is a very short walk to he pool – only 400 m … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was keen to visit Malabar Headland again to photograph the young Peregrine Falcons in flight. This time I was joined by Valerie, Sue and Brian. The weather was fine most of the day (we did have a short shower … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 14 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk in Royal National Park. The plan was to start at Wattamolla and walk along the Coast Track to Little Marley Beach, and then walk … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 November 2022

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

The forecast was not ideal, and it turned out to be a bit wet and quite blustery, but the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are growing fast, so I’ve been taking more opportunities to visit the Headland. This was a last minute … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 12 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

I started the day by taking part in the bird survey with the Tempe Birdos at the Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw in the survey –

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Malabar Headland – 11 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Malabar Headland. Why not? With the recent fledging of the Peregrine Falcon chicks, it has been incredible to watch their incredible flying and the also the efforts of their parents in teaching them the skills they need … Continue reading →

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Victoria Brook and Rienits Mine Walk – 10 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable walk with Bob in the upper Blue Mountains. We had, on an earlier walk, tried to visit Rienits Coal Mine in Victoria Creek – and although we must have been very close to it, we … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 9 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

After a previous very busy day, I was glad to have a relatively quiet day. I did get up early however to take part in the monthly Greenway Bird Survey between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. Here are … Continue reading →

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Photographing the Lunar Eclipse – 8 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

The 8th of November was a very full day. An early start with the Mudlarks, then a long afternoon at Malabar Headland, and then an evening lunar eclipse. The photo above was taken in the suburban inner west of Sydney, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent an amazing afternoon out on Malabar Headland. The resident family of Peregrine Falcons put on an incredible display of flying and was a privilege to witness this. I met Sue at Maroubra Beach and we walked out to … Continue reading →

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