Tag Archives: Northern Beaches

Long Reef Birds – 5 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another bird photography trip to Long Reef. When I arrived, about lunchtime, I spotted an Osprey perched on the top of the cliffs. It was eating a fish.

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Raptors at Long Reef – 2 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

Despite a late start, due to attending a bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park, I had a very worthwhile visit to Long Reef. When I arrived, it was relatively quiet, but then a Nankeen Kestrel appeared and started hunting.

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Birds at Long Reef – 26 July 2026

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another day at Long Reef photographing the raptors. As usual, the Ospreys were present. But first a White Faced Heron hunting on the rock platform –

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Birds at Long Reef – 6 June 2026

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, which has lately been the best location in Sydney to photograph Ospreys. The weather was very pleasant, and the tide was high. This was good because the Operas can … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Raptors – 26 April 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Long Reef again as lately it has been a very good location to photograph raptors, in particular Ospreys. It was another very good day. The highlight was a skirmish between the Osprey and a Sea Eagle. … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 19 April 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

Another day spent photographing the raptors (mainly Ospreys) at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. It was a good day, but somewhat frustrating. I spent a long time watching the Opsreys and I did get some reasonable photos of them … Continue reading →

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Another Day at Long Reef – 14 April 2026

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent another day at Long Reef attempting to photograph the local Ospreys. It was a bit frustrating, a fair few Opsreys were present, on and off, for most of the time I was there, but they were not that … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 6 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant, but somewhat frustrating day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim (as usual lately) was to photograph the local Ospreys. In particular, I wanted some good photos of them diving for fish. When … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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Back to the Northern Beaches Sea Cliffs – 7 November 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Dave Noble

Valerie travelled up to the Northern Beaches with me, eager to see some Peregrine Falcon action that I had been talking to her about. But it turned out to be a very quiet day as far as the Peregrines went … Continue reading →

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