Monthly Archives: April 2024

Goochs Crater Walk – 11 April 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob was back from a New Zealand holiday, and suggested a walk to visit Goochs Crater. We were hoping to see it still full of water after the recent heavy rain event. I had seen some photos taken recently on … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 10 April 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

I took part in the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. The weather had turned quite cold – and this resulted in not that many birds being active. Particularly at Taverners … Continue reading →

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Fungi Kingdom Talk Online

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Dave Noble

Back in March, I gave a presentation on “The Magic of Fungi” via Zoom to the Southern Sydney Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW. The talk was recorded and is now online on YouTube –

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 9 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was able to take part in the Mudlarks monthly bird survey along a section of the Cooks River. With then end of daylight saving, the group now meets at 7:30 am on the Lang Street Footbridge. This month, the … Continue reading →

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Cockatoo Island and Newington Armory – 8 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association of NSW for a visit to two heritage sites in Sydney Harbour – Cockatoo Island and Newington Armory. In the party was Brian, Valerie, Sue, Vivienne, Suzanne and myself. … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Long Reef – 7 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent another day at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve on the Northern Beaches. I was after more photos of raptors. In particular Ospreys. They turned out to be the only raptors I saw. There were no Sea Eagles, or Kestrels … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 6 April 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

The day and evening before had been very wet. But I woke up to fine morning – so I headed down to the Cooks River for a walk, and to see what birds were out. The path along the river … Continue reading →

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Visit to White Bay Power Station – 4 April 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had been wanting to visit the old White Bay Power Station for a while now since I heard it had reopened to the public. My friends Valerie and Sue were also keen to make a visit. It seemed good … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and Sydney Park – 3 April 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I visiited Barton Park in the morning and Sydney Park later in the afternoon. My last visit to Barton Park had been a short one – and a very quiet one. There were very few birds, and no unusual ones … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 2 April 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting morning on a section of the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and  Gough Whitlam Park, trying to avoid some showers of rain. It seemed fairly quiet at first. Not too many birds about. It was … Continue reading →

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