Monthly Archives: December 2022

Malabar Headland – World War II History

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland played an important part in the defence of Sydney during World War II. The artillery placed on the headland – the “Malabar Battery”, was one of a number of fortifications along the coast of Sydney that was built … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 28 December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

This visit was very quiet in regard to the birds I photographed. I only saw a single Peregrine Falcon fly along the cliffs at high speed – and that was all. I also saw an Osprey, with fish fly past, … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Hazelbrook 24 – 25 December 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was fortunate to be invited to join my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook for the Christmas period. During my stay – I went for a wander down the Hazelbrook – north waterfall circuit walk on the 24th … Continue reading →

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Vale – Haydn Washington

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was sad to hear of the recent passing of Haydn Washington. I attended his funeral service yesterday, and it was an uplifting celebration of his life and his achievements. Haydn was not one of my close friends, but he … Continue reading →

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Sleeper Canyon – 21 December 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were heading up the Mountains for a canyoning trip and we decided to visit a small canyon at Bell that has recently been named as “Crystal Slot Canyon”. We had both recently seen photos of this canyon … Continue reading →

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Culture Day – The Museum, Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens – 20 December 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Dave Noble

This day was a bit different to other recent outings. I joined Valerie and Sue for a day spent in the city visiting some new additions to the Museum and Art Gallery, then we visited the Botanic Gardens and later … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 19 December 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

The trip three days earlier had been very good in terms of action from the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, so I was keen to visit the Headland again. Sue had been in touch and asked if I was going and after … Continue reading →

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Coxs River Walk – SUBW Xmas Trip 17-18 December 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was the weekend of the Sydney University Bushwalker’s annual walk to a campsite on the Coxs River. The walk is to a pleasant spot and its also great social occasion – good to catch up with fellow bushwalkers – … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 17 December 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was able to join in on the Greenway Bird Survey early on Saturday morning. The group were surveying the Waratah Mills loop. Here are some of the birds we saw – Pacific Koel

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Malabar Headland – 16 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was another excellent trip to Malabar Headland to photograph the young Peregrine Falcons. Some recent trips have been a bit quiet. This one started that way, but we were lucky to observe a great mid air food exchange later … Continue reading →

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