Monthly Archives: December 2022

Barton Park Birds – 15 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

I had the afternoon free, so decided to do a local trip to Barton Park to photograph the birds. But like other recent trips there, it proved to be a bit disappointing. The development area is quite large and a … Continue reading →

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Box Head Walk – 14 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen for a walk in the Munmorah State Recreation Area, but it looked like access to where he wanted to walk was cut off, so I suggested a walk nearby in Bouddi National Park. It was a walk … Continue reading →

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NPA Xmas Lunch and Walk – Meadowbank to Rydalmere – 13 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I joined Valerie and she drove to Memorial Park at Meadowbank, where we met a lot of other bushwalkers, that regularly join walks on the National Parks Association of NSW program. We had a  pleasant … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was time for the monthly bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. As usual, the group met at the Lang St Bridge at 7am, and this month the survey was going to be downstream. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Ospreys, Kestrels and a Big Storm – Rat Park – 12 December 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bad weather was forecast – the possibility of a thunderstorm. So not rain lasting the whole day. So I decided to travel to Rat Park at Warriewood – North Narrabeen where there is some shelter close to where you can … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

It must be getting near the end of the season now to observe and photograph the juvenile Peregrine Falcons. The last trip had been worthwhile, so I was keen to make another visit. Again I was joined by Sue. Our … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 10 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I got up early in the morning and headed to Tempe to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. As the group was assembling at Tempe Wetlands, I had a look in the first pond, and spotted a … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 9 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was keen to make another visit to photograph the raptors of the Northern Beaches, so I made the trip to Rat Park and Long Reef. I visited Rat park to see how the Osprey nest was going. I thought … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 8 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day walk in Royal National Park. I travelled down with Sue on the train to Cronulla. Then we caught the ferry to Bundeena and were soon through the streets and on the Coastal Path. The weather … Continue reading →

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Wotta and Birrabang Canyons – 7 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

The canyoning season has started late this year – at least for Bob and myself. The cool weather has not been that encouraging. But, with a warm day forecast, Bob suggested visiting Wotta Canyon in the Blue Mountains. It is … Continue reading →

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