Monthly Archives: November 2024

Coast Walking – Scarborough to Bulli – 29 November 2024

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested this walk, and it sounded like a good one to do on a wet day with low tide. We traveled down to Scarborough by train, and there met up with Doug. The plan was to walk along … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 26 November 2024

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was the first a series of very hot days, but I was keen to venture outdoors, so I did short local walk along the Cooks River between Wardell Road and Canterbury Road. I first went to the cricket nets … Continue reading →

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Raptors in Royal – 25 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was keen on a walk to the sea cliffs in Royal National Park to see how a breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons were going. Valerie and her great niece Izzy joined me. We had a very enjoyable walk. We … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 24 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had heard recently of a family of Barking Owls that had been seen roosting near Narrabeen Lagoon. So, I thought it may be worthwhile heading up that way to see if I could find them. Any spare time afterwards, … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 23 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time for the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. I joined the group outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am. Here are some of the birds we observed –

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Malabar Headland – 22 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a visit to Malabar Headland, and at last it looked like things may be picking up as far as the pair of Peregrine Falcons are going. Before we had reached the National Park entrance … Continue reading →

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Another Glenbrook Heritage Walk – 21 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

After a most interesting walk, the week before, Bob and myself decided to do second trip in the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park in order to look for more Aboriginal art sites. We had to do a fair … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 20 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a morning of birding at Sydney Park. Here are some we saw –

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Birds at Barton Park – 19 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I spent the morning at Barton Park, mainly at Landing Lights Wetland, photographing birds. Here are some I spotted –

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Dalpura Canyon – 18 November 2024

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob was taking a relative, Luke, visiting from England, out for a canyoning trip – Dalpura Canyon, and asked if I wanted to come along. I did. Bob drove up the mountains and we were soon heading down the creek … Continue reading →

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