Tag Archives: Cooks River Birds

Cooks River Tawnies – 25 October 2020

Its been a bit wet lately, so I have not gone fair from home during breaks between showers.  During one drier spell, I cycled along the Cooks River to check out some of the local birds and in particular the … Continue reading

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Cooks River Tawnies – 22 October 2020

Thanks to a comment made on this blog, after getting back from the Blue Mountains, I cycled down to the Cooks River to see if I could spot a new Tawny Frogmouth chick. I soon located the nest at the … Continue reading

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Birds at Tempe and the Cooks River – 21 October 2020

I made a visit to Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve, and at each place I took part in The Aussie Backyard Bird Count. I went to those places because I had made counts there on the previous two years. Then … Continue reading

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Some Birds on the Cooks River – 18 October 2020

I had heard a recent report by Mark Mallone, of the Tempe Birdos, of a Satin Bowerbird that he had seen at Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River at Tempe. I had been home most of the day, but … Continue reading

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 October 2020

I spent an interesting and enjoyable morning with the Mudlarks – the Cooks River Bird Group. This month we surveyed the birds downstream of the Lang Street Bridge, as far as the footbridge to the Golf Course, then headed back … Continue reading

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Local Birds – Tempe, Barton Park and Cooks River – 10 October 2020

It was the day for the Tempe Birdos to have their monthly survey. I joined them and helped survey the wetlands. After the group finished with morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and had a look at the Landing … Continue reading

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Birds at Tempe and The Cooks River – 12 September 2020

I spent the Saturday morning bird watching and photographing. Early on, I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. After morning tea, I cycled home slowly along the Cooks River seeing what birds were out. At Tempe, I … Continue reading

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 September 2020

I was able to join the Mudlarks for their early morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group survey upstream from Ewen Park to The Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, … Continue reading

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Mudlarks Bird Survey – 11 August 2020

I was able to join the Mudlarks – the Cooks River Bird Group for the monthly survey. The group meets at the Lang Road bridge at 7:30 am during winter, and on this month we surveyed the area downstream. We … Continue reading

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Cooks River Bird Survey – 9 June 2020

I spent a nice early morning wiht the Mudlarks helping to survey the birdlife along the Cooks River. on this survey we met at the Lang Street Bridge at 7:30 am and surveyed downstream on the south back, then crossed … Continue reading

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