Monthly Archives: December 2024

Malabar Headland – 11 December 2024

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue had suggested a late afternoon picnic out on Malabar Headland. She invited Valerie, Alana and myself. We met on the Headland with plenty of nice food to share. But there was a nice bonus! A newly fledged Peregrine Falcon … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 11 December 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Dave Noble

Now it was time for the Greenway Bird Survey along the Hawthorne Canal. As usual, we started at Taverners Hill Light Rail Station and finished at Hawthorne Light Rail Station. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Birds Survey – 10 December 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Dave Noble

It was time for the bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month the survey was downstream – on the Wave Rock Circuit. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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More Raptors in Royal – 9 Dec 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had suggested a few dates for some walks, in Royal National Park or nearby. I suggested a visit to the sea cliffs north of Wattamolla to see the young Peregrine Falcons I had been fortunate to photograph two … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 8 December 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another day spent on Long Reef. Actually, I had visited Long Reef two days earlier, but had been greeted by a thick sea fog. I had waited to see if it cleared, but it didn’t, so I headed home early. … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek and Cicada Canyons – 5 December 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen on some more canyoning, and the weather forecast was not too bad, so we set off up the Mountains with the plan on first visiting Dargans Creek Canyon at Clarence, and then, if time permitted … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 4 December 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another quite hot day. I ventured out and spent an hour or so at Sydney Park before it got too warm. Here are some birds I saw –

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Malabar Headland – 2 December 2024

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

The Peregrine Falcon season at Malabar Headland has been a frustrating one this season. On our previous visit, it looked like things may have been looking up, with possible late season nesting. Both adult Peregrine Falcons were perched near the … Continue reading →

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