Monthly Archives: October 2023

Northern Beaches Peregrines – 19 Oct 2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was keen to make another visit to the Northern Beaches cliffs to get more photographs of the juvenile Peregrine Falcons. I travelled up and was soon on the cliffs. The three juvenile Peregrine Falcons were quite active during my … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcon Talk

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Dave Noble

On 18th July 2023, I gave a presentation to the National Parks Association of NSW (South Sydney Branch) on Peregrine Falcons, with an emphasis on the breeding pair on Malabar Headland. The talk was presented on Zoom and was recorded. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 18 October 2023

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue at Sydney Park for a morning excursion. We wandered around talking and looking for birds. Galah Tawny Frogmouths

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Birds at Barton Park – 17 October 2023

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made a morning visit to Barton Park to photograph birds, but left early when it started raining (I got quite wet!). Here are some of the photos I got – Striated Heron Pied Stilt

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Back to the Peregrines – 16 October 2023

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Dave Noble

I was keen for some more photos of the Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcon family that I had been observing recently. The young birds grow up quickly and their playground gets bigger each day. So each day they can be further … Continue reading →

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Looking for Powerful Owls in the Lane Cove Valley – 15 October 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was an afternoon trip. I caught a train to Cheltenham, then walked down Devlins Creek to the Lane Cove River, then walked downstream to Browns Waterhole. I then walked up Terrys Creek and walked to Epping Station. I was … Continue reading →

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More Peregrine Falcons on the Cliffs of the Northern Beaches – 14 October 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Tempe Bird Survey, and then voting in the referendum, I made my way to the Northern Beaches to see more of the family of Peregrine Falcons. I was after more photos of the newly fledged juvenile Peregrine Falcons, … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey – 14 October 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Tempe Birdos survey on Saturday morning. The group meets at 8 am at the lower pond at the wetlands and then divides – one group surveying the wetlands, and the other surveys Tempe Reserve. This … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 October 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Malabar Headland to check on the progress of the Peregrine Falcons. I walked out from Malabar by myself, but later met Noah, another bird photographer. Much of the day was very quiet with not much … Continue reading →

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Birds at Woolooware Bay – 12 October 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

On the way home from Cape Baily, Valerie and myself stopped off at the bird observation platform on the shared pathway in Woolooware Bay. This gave us the chance to look for some birds we don’t see too often. Here … Continue reading →

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