Monthly Archives: September 2024

Birds at Tempe and The Cooks Rivers – 14 September 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This month, I was in the group surveying at Tempe Reserve. As usual the group meets at Tempe Wetlands at 8am. Here are a few birds from the lower pond … Continue reading →

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Bushwalking at Mt York – 12 September 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob suggested a walk at Mt York to see the historic tracks that go along the route of the old roads. I had never walked these, but had been along them many times on mountain bike, but on a bike … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 September 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Dave Noble

This is a busy week for bird surveys. I took part in the survey along the Hawthorne Canal section of the Greenway. Here are some of the birds we observed –

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Birds at Sydney Park – 10 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Birds Survey on the Cooks River, I joined Helen for a visit to Sydney Park to look for the Pacific Baza. On previous recent visits to the Park, I had been able to spot the Baza pretty … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Mudlarks for their early ,morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This time the group surveyed upstream from the Lang St Bridge to the Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, and … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 9 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had planned this walk the week before, but it been unable to go ahead due to closure of all tracks in Royal National Park and a total fire ban. I was thankful when Brian put it back on … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for another day spent out on Malabar Headland watching the Peregrine Falcons. We had a very interesting and enjoyable day, but it was a bit perplexing to try and work out the status of the Peregrine’s nesting. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 7 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern beaches again for some more bird photography. And like previous recent visits, I spent most of my time at Long Reef photographing the local Ospreys. I first visited the sea cliffs to check on … Continue reading →

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Mt Victoria Bushwalk – 6 September 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested a walk at Mt Victoria, below the cliffs. This time, we were also joined by Doug. The plan was very similar to a walk Bob and myself had done in 2014, where we were discussing wet weather … Continue reading →

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Heathcote National Park Walk – 5 September 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was another great walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. Of particular note was the number of orchids we observed. In  the party was Brian, Valerie, Ian, Elaine and myself. The route we walked … Continue reading →

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