Monthly Archives: August 2024

Sydney Metro Extension – 19 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was the opening day of the new extension of the Metro – the line between Sydenham and Chatswood. I was keen to try it out. I met Sue at Sydenham, and we spent quite a few hours on the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 18 August 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for an interesting session of bird photography at Sydney Park. We were mainly wanting to find the Pacific Baza – which turned out to be very easy – we just had to listen for the pandemonium caused … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 17 August 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was an outstanding day for bird photography at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve in the Northern Beaches. I arrived around 11 am and stayed till around 4 pm. It was low tide when I arrived, so I was able to … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 16 August 2024

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue and myself visited Malabar Headland and enjoyed a great day. This visit – both the Peregrine Falcons made an appearance – and they performed! On the walk out from Maroubra, we spotted a Nankeen Kestrel perched on Magic Point.

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The New Bald Hill Track – and Historic Disused Railway Tunnels – 15 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had suggested to Bob that we visit the new track that goes from Bald Hill down to Stanwell Park, to the south of Royal National Park. This will form part of a greater walk from Kurnell, all the way … Continue reading →

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Back to Sydney Park – 14 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was keen to see more of the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park, so I made an afternoon visit. But while I was there, it was raining – light rain, but continual, so I was walking around under an umbrella. … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 14 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

The local bird surveys keep on coming. This time it was the early morning survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of the Greenway. The group meets at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. It was relatively quiet at … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

Up early in the morning, I walked down to the Cooks River to join the Mudlarks for their monthly bird survey. This month the group surveyed downstream from the Lang Street Bridge to Marrickville Golf Club and back on the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 12 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

A Pacific Baza had recently been observed at Sydney Park, so I made a visit to see if I could find it. I had seen one there back in 2022, and they do not often visit the Inner West. I … Continue reading →

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds – 10 August 2024

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly survey. This month I was in the group surveying the wetlands. It was reasonably quiet with not that many birds seen. The highlight was perhaps spotting this Australasian Grebe in one of … Continue reading →

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