Monthly Archives: February 2023

Malabar Headland – 21 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

I normally only visit Malabar Headland during the Peregrine Falcon breeding season or for whale watching. But every now and then – I like to make a visit toes how things are. This time, I met Sue at Maroubra Beachand … Continue reading →

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Sydney Olympic Park – 20 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so I didn’t want to do too much, so I decided on a trip to Sydney Olympic Park. I started at Mason Park Wetlands, and then made my way to Lake Belvedere. Then to the … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 19 February 2023

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Long Reef, so caught buses to Long Reef. I was soon out on the lookout. I was hoping to be able to photograph some raptors – in particular the local Ospreys. I had to wait awhile … Continue reading →

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Sydney Park Birds – 17 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Sydney Park. This time I was accompanied by Sue. We met up in the morning before it got too hot. Here are some of the birds saw – Dollarbird Black Swan family

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Aboriginal Art Walk – 16 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, so Bob and myself decided to do a fairly easy walk to look for some Aboriginal art sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We had been in this part of the park on a previous … Continue reading →

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Aurora Australis – 15 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the late evening, I had seen an Aurora alert published on social media. It said an Aurora was visible as far north and Adelaide and the Central Coast of NSW. So about 11:30 pm I went outside with my … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 15 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning at Sydney Park at St Peters with Valerie looking for birds. We wandered around the ponds seeing what was present.

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Looking for Fungi at Ferndale Park – 13 February 2023

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I thought there may be some fungi out at Ferndale Park at Chatswood – as the area had some recent good falls of rain. But the trip turned out to be a waste of time from the fungi point of … Continue reading →

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Photographing Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) 10 – 11 February 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Dave Noble

Over the years I have photographed many of the comets that have travelled through the inner solar system. The new comet – Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) had been hyped a lot in the media as “The Green Comet”. In my … Continue reading →

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds – 11 February 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for this monthly bird survey. I was in the group surveying the wetlands. After the survey, I walked home via the Cooks River, and photographed some Tawny Frogmouths at Marrickville Golf Course.

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