Monthly Archives: July 2023

Malabar Headland – 10 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland. Both Sue and Valerie were keen to join me. The weather forecast was good – a fine day with fresh westerly winds. I travelled to Maroubra with Valerie, and we met … Continue reading →

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Long Reef – Looking for Raptors – 9 July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent another great day at Long Reef. The aim was to photograph any raptors that were there – in particular, Osprey, hunting for fish. I arrived a little before 11 am, but was I too late? Recently, the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 8 July 2023

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

I started the day with the Tempe Birdos – taking part in the early morning bird survey. This month I joined the group surveying at Tempe Reserve. Then after morning tea, I walked home via the Cooks River and took … Continue reading →

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Cattai National Park Visit – 6 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself decided to visit Cattai National Park in Western Sydney. We were both interested in looking for Aboriginal sites and I was also keen to look for birds. The park is in tow sections – one to the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Sydney Park and we walked around looking for birds. Near the entrance, close to St Peters Station, we heard the raucous calls of Lorikeets feeding in the trees. Some of them were Musk Lorikeets. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

I visited Barton Park in the morning, and in the afternoon I visited Sydney Park – which I will post about separately. At Barton Park, I saw a good range of birds. Perhaps more were out because it was a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Oatley Park – 3 July 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

My friend Valerie, had chosen Oatley Park as a venue to celebrate her birthday with a picnic, and to wander around for some bird watching. We were joined by Sue and Deb. We all had a very pleasant time. Valerie … Continue reading →

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Raptors of the Northern Beaches – 2 July 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day visiting two spots on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. First Rat Park and Turimetta Head, then Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. I was on the hoping to spot Ospreys and other raptors. I was not disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Franklin River Celebration – 1 July 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was very pleased to be able to attend a reunion lunch of members of a conservation group I was actively involved with from 1975 till the early 1980’s. The group was “The South West Tasmania Action Committee”, which formed … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 30 June 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

It was cold and windy in the morning, but the wind eased somewhat during the day, so I spent a few hours in the afternoon at Barton Park. I arrived a little after lunch and stayed till around 3:30 pm. … Continue reading →

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