Monthly Archives: February 2025

Greenway Bird Survey – 12 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another local bird survey. This morning, it was along the Hawthorne Canal section of the Greenway – from Taverners Hill to Hawthorne Light Rail Stations. At Taverners Hill Light Rail Station, it was relatively quiet this morning. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Mudlarks, early in the morning (7 am) at the Land St Bridge for their monthly bird survey. This month the survey was downstream – on the Wave Rock Loop. Here are some of the birds we saw … Continue reading →

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Sydney Sculpture Walk – Part 1 – 10 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had organised a walk, for the National Parks Association of NSW, through Sydney to look at various sculptures. This was a good way of getting to know some of the cultural heritage of the city. We met at … Continue reading →

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More Cooks River Birds – 9 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was again on the Cooks River. This time I was walking downstream from Illawarra Road on the way to a luncheon I was attending. I took a camera and recorded some of the birds I saw along the way. … Continue reading →

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Tempe Bird Survey and Cooks River Birds – 8 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time I was in the group surveying at Tempe Wetlands. Here are some birds in the ponds and hinterland –

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Crystal Pools Canyon – 7 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob was back from an overseas holiday, so we could resume our regular outdoor activities. With hot weather forecast, as decided to head out to the western edge of the Wollangambe Wilderness and visit Crystal Pools Canyon. The canyon lies … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 6 February 2025

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for another excellent day spent at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. We saw a variety of birds, including observing both Azure Kingfishers and Sacred Kingfishers. Here are some photos from our visit –

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 February 2025

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

This was a morning visit to Barton Park to photograph birds, but it turned out to be short visit. It was hot and quite unpleasant. Lack of shade and mosquitoes did not help. Here are some birds – Little Pied … Continue reading →

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Visit to Rookwood Necropolis – 4 February 2025

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Rookwood, with the hope of getting more photos of the pair of juvenile Brown Goshawks. Unfortunately, this visit, despite a lot of looking, and listening, I failed to find them. And, with hot weather, there … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 3 February 2025

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I once again, joined Brian Everingham and party from the the National Parks Association of NSW, this time for a visit to the wetlands of Sydney Olympic Park. We travelled by train to Rhodes, then bus close to the Archery … Continue reading →

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