Monthly Archives: February 2024

Visit to the Art Gallery of NSW – 5 February 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

A very hot and humid day was forecast. I thought it would be good to be indoors in air conditioned comfort – so I decided to visit the Art Gallery of NSW, and in particular visit two short term exhibitions … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon – 4 February 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

John and Chuin Nee invited me to join them and their two boys, Jasper and Sebastian, on a trip down The Grand Canyon at Blackheath. We had a very good day. The previous evening we had been at a BBQ … Continue reading →

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World Wetlands Day – Visit to Wetlands near Cronulla and Kurnell – 2 February 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party from The National Parks Association of NSW for a trip to celebrate World Wetlands Day. We visited a number of sites. First stop was Woolooware Wader’s Lagoon –

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Taronga Zoo Visit – 1 February 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue had suggested a trip to the Zoo. Valerie was not able to join us this time. We entered via the lower entrance and first visited the Red Pandas – Some of them were quite active.

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Birds at Barton Park – 31 January 2024

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another hot and humid day. I seen the early morning, before it got too hot at Barton Park. But despite an early start – not that many birds were out. Here are some birds I saw at Landing Lights Wetland … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 29 January 2024

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had last visited Long Reef, so I headed up on the bus to Dee Why and walked out onto the headland. The weather was very hot and sunny – and I found conditions … Continue reading →

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A Nature Walk along Wolli Creek – 28 January 2024

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

Lydia had organised a morning walk along Wolli Creek and invited quite a few people to join  her. As an enticement, she put on an amazing feast of food  for everyone – at her house, along the way. We met … Continue reading →

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