I went on an excellent walk with Bob and Doug to visit some Aboriginal art sites near Euroka, in the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park. The art sites were varied with ochre hand stencils, white ochre art and charcoal art. As well, we observed many birds and wildflowers.
The first site we visited was a just a single sharpening groove, not too far away from the visitor centre for the National Park. Continue reading
With the impending long term closure of the Eastern Section of Malabar Headland National Park due to police shooting events at the adjacent rifle range, I was keen to do more visits there while it was still open. People wanting to visit the National Park need to check the alerts page for dates of closures.
I travelled out there with Sue, and we later met up with Alana, and also Janson, another keen bird photographer. We were very fortunate seeing some great displays by the passing Humpback Whales and also good action by the local Peregrine Falcons.
Walking out from Maroubra Beach was pleasant. Continue reading
It was pleasant to join the Mudlarks – the local Cooks River Bird Group for a morning excursion to Landing Lights Wetland and Barton Park. Rain was threatening, but it held off and the whole group had a very nice wander around.
Here are some of the birds we saw – Continue reading
I spent most two the day at Long Reef, with a quick visit to the sea cliffs to the south first to see if there were any Peregrine Falcons about.
I did not spot any Peregrine Falcons, but I did see their fresh poo deposited on the cliffs, so they are about. All I photographed was a seal – Continue reading
After the Greenway Bird Survey, I headed to Oatley Park for a visit. Here are some photos I took.
Golden Whistler
The turned out to be a very interesting bird survey. As well as the usual birds we see along the Greenway, at the end of the survey, we were fortunate to witness a pair of Brown Goshawks performing a courtship flight.
The group was surveying the Dulwich Hill section of the Greenway – in a loop from Waratah Mills Light Rail Station.
Here are some photos – Continue reading
Please add your name to the petition to save Western Sydney Kangaroos. When travelling by train to the Blue Mountains, I always look out for these Kangaroos that live on grassland at the University of Western Sydney. Usually, quite a few Kangaroos are visible from the train. You need to look out for them on the south side of the railway line between Werrington and Kingsford.
The University has plans to turn the habitat of the kangaroos, and also many birds into a housing estate. Read more on the petition webpage.
I joined Brain Everingham and party of walkers from the National Parks Association of NSW for a cultural city walk. We met at Circular Quay and then walked to Sydney University with many stops along the way. Some of the stops were related to a theme – the architect Harry Seidler.
Our first stop was at the old Customs House at Circular Quay. Continue reading
This was quite a good afternoon trip to the headland of Long Reef to photograph mainly the hunting Ospreys.
When I arrived, I saw a Nankeen Kestrel briefly hunting near the lookout. Continue reading
I thought it worth doing a few more trips to Malabar Headland National Park while it remains open. For much of the next few months (so far – September to November) the eastern part of the National Park will be closed while police train on the nearby rifle range.
So I joined Sue for an afternoon out on the Headland, and we were later joined by Alana. It was quite a cold and windy day, with the wind from the north east.
For a long time it was very quiet. We only saw a few birds and some whales. Continue reading
