Monthly Archives: August 2023

Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 August 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Mudlarks on their monthly survey along the Cooks River. This month, the survey was the downstream loop. We saw some nice birds along the way. From the Lang Street Footbridge, where the group meets … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 7 August 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

After our bushwalk along the harbour foreshore, I joined Sue and Valerie for a short visit to Taronga Zoo. We wanted to see the refurbished Nocturnal House which we had told would reopen in July. Arriving at the Zoo, we … Continue reading →

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Taronga to Balmoral Walk – 7 August 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW that I joined. The walk is along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and is largely within Sydney Harbour National Park. Most of the party met … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 6 August 2023

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches, hoping to be able to photograph some ospreys and other Ospreys. The weather was somewhat challenging – with light rain on and off, but I did manage to see some … Continue reading →

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The Discovery and Naming of Tiger Snake Canyon

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

Recently, while I was in Tasmania, a friend, Keith Maxwell, had been asking about the history of Tiger Snake Canyon. Keith had been on the trip where we had found the canyon back in 1977 and we tried to remember … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 4 August 2023

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

On our previous outing to Malabar Headland, with Sue, we had only a brief glimpse of one of the Peregrine Falcons. So we were keen to have another look. We decided to make this an afternoon visit, and met at … Continue reading →

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Bonnie Doon Walk – 3 August 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen to revisit Bonnie Doon at Katoomba for a better look. We had both visited the area twice recently – the first trip being a reconnaissance to see if we could find the old tracks, and … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 August 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I met Sue at Maroubra Beach and we walked out to look for the Peregrine Falcons. As far as the falcons were concerned it turned out to be a very quiet day – … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 31 July 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had put a Bundeena to Marley walk on the walks program of the National Parks Association. I had been on a recent walk with Sue on that same route, but we were both keen for another visit to … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 30 July 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Dave Noble

After coming back from Tasmania, I was keen to see if there was any local fungi. Most areas of Sydney seemed to have received very little rainfall in recent weeks, but the gauge at the Marrickville Golf Course had measured … Continue reading →

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