Monthly Archives: September 2024

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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Cooks River Birds – 28 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I went for a morning walk along the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Cahill Park.  The weather was fine, bit it was windy – and perhaps as a result, I did not see too many birds. Here are … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 27 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue was keen to see the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park again, so I suggested we meet up at the Park and then go for a wander around and see if we could find it. We met at the chimneys … Continue reading →

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