Monthly Archives: September 2024

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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More Birds at Sydney Park – 4 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Sydney Park again, mainly to get more photos of the Pacific Baza, if it was still around. I did find the Baza, but I also spotted two other fairly rare birds for the inner west, a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 3 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland National Park to check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. On this visit, I walked in, and out from Malabar for a change. It turned out to be a very good day.

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Orchids in Royal National Park – 2 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

We were scheduled to go on a NPA walk to the Curra Moors in Royal National Park led by Brian Everingham. But, it turned out the walking tracks in the Park were all closed due to a a total fire … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 1 September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I thought about time for another visit to Oatley Park. I was wondering what birds and orchids were out. I caught a train to Oatley and walked to the Park, then started off along one of the tracks.

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 31 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided that another visit to Long Reef would be worthwhile. Lately it has been the best place to photograph raptors. But when I arrived, around 11 am, things turned out to be very quiet. No other bird photographers were … Continue reading →

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Coba Ridge Walk – 29 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up to Fiddletown to walk along Coba Ridge in Marramarra National Park.  We had pleasant weather on our walk – where we were mainly looking for Aboriginal art sites. We found a number of pretty good … Continue reading →

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