Monthly Archives: October 2023

Cape Baily Walk – 12 October 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

Valerie joined me for a walk in Kamay-Botany Bay National Park. I had walked there about this time last year and had seen a very good display of Flannel Flowers, and I was hoping they would be as good this … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 11 October 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I caught a tram to Dulwich Hill then a train to St Peters and spent a couple of hours at Sydney Park. I did not see the interesting birds seen on my previous visit – … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 October 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dave Noble

Usually on the morning after the Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey is the Greenway Bird Survey. This starts off at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some of the birds we saw – Superb Fairy-wren Red … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 October 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dave Noble

I took part in the monthly bird survey by the Mudlarks, along the Cooks River. During daylight savings, the group meets on the Lang Street Bridge at 7 am. This month the group surveyed downstream. The highlight this survey was … Continue reading →

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Photographing Peregrine Falcons on the Northern Beaches Sea Cliffs – 9 Oct 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I visited the sea cliffs to photograph a young family of Peregrine Falcons. Three chicks had recently fledged. I arrived on the cliffs in the early afternoon, and had my lunch and watched to see what was … Continue reading →

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Back to Warriewood Wetlands – 9 October 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had visited Warriewood Wetlands the day before, but I was not satisfied with my photos of the Spotless Crake, so I returned to try again. This time, I was able to get much better photos despite very similar conditions. … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 8 October 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

I ventured up to the Northern Beaches again, and visited three venues – Warriewood Wetlands (and Irrawong Reserve), then a quick visit to Rat Park, and finished off at Long Reef. One aim of the trip was to try and … Continue reading →

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Birds at Rookwood Necropolis – 7 October 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

I had been busy during the morning, processing the photos from  Malabar Headland the day before. In the afternoon, I was keen to head outdoors, and decide to take a train to Lidcombe and visit Rookwood again. Compared to some … Continue reading →

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Whales and Peregrines – Malabar Headland – 6 October 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

The day started off fairly quietly. I started off by myself and walked out to Malabar Headland from Malabar. On the way out I saw no Black-shouldered Kites or Swamp Harriers. And at the Peregrine Falcon nesting spot, I had … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Mt Annan – 5 October 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was my third trip to the Australian Botanic Gardens at Mt Annan in recent weeks. Some of the birds I had seen there on the other two visits, were not visible this time or had left the area, but … Continue reading →

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