Monthly Archives: August 2023

Birds at Rookwood Necropolis – 26 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

Simin, a local birder, had been recently observing some Scarlet Honeyeaters and other birds at Rookwood Necropolis. After the Greenway Bird Survey, she invited Lennis and myself to join her on a visit. She soon found the Scarlet Honeyeaters. And … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 26 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Bird Group, early in the morning, to survey the birds in the loop from Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Birds at Cupitts Lane – 25 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I decided on another visit to Cupitts Lane on the Richmond Lowlands. This time I visited entirely by public transport – taking a train to Windsor and then a bus to a stop at the RAAF base near the start … Continue reading →

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Northern Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 24 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself set out on a walk in the Northern Blue Mountains to look for Aboriginal sites. As these sites are sensitive and can be vandalised, I will not go into details of where we went. As well as … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 23 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had an interesting time at Barton Park, and mainly at the Landing Lights Wetland photographing birds. This was a morning visit. The highlight was watching the Australian Spotted Crake having a bath.

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Wolli Ck Walk – 22 August 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

After seeing all the orchids at Royal National Park, I thought it worth visiting Wolli Ck Regional Park, which is a lot closer to where I live, and see if any orchids were out. I found two species in flower. … Continue reading →

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Audley Walk – 21 August 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I again joined Brian Everingham, and party from the National Parks Association on a very pleasant day of walking in Royal National Park. We walked from the top of the hill, starting at the National Parks Office, and descended by … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 20 August 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. The main aim was to photograph the Ospreys. I did manage to get some reasonable photos of them, both perched and in flight, but few of them … Continue reading →

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Back to Cupitts Lane – 19 August 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was impressed with the trip to Cupitts Lane the week before, and decided to visit again o see if those same birds were around. Perhaps I could get better photos? Anyway- last visit there were plenty of raptors, and … Continue reading →

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Parkesvale and Voyager Point – 18 August 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting day visiting two areas along the Georges River. The morning, was a walk led by John Prats for the National Parks Association of NSW and the Menai Wildflower Group to visit the site of the … Continue reading →

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