Back to the Birds – Cooks River 17 November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant afternoon spent observing the birdlife along the river. Here is a selection of photos –

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Lots of young birds at this time of the year. Continue reading →

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Barrenjoey Bush Regeneration 15-16 November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

Stu and Enmoore had organised a weekend at Barrenjoey to do some bush regeneration. This is part of an ongoing program. The party was Stu, Enmoore, Chuin Nee, John, Jasper, Martin, Steffy, Su Li, Brent, Wendy, Don, Ian and NPWS ranger Jude.

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Most of the party have been to Barrenjoey previously for other bush regeneration activities. These other activities had been single days. This time – we would be staying overnight in the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, next to the lighthouse. Continue reading →

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Royal Coastal Walk 11-12 November 2014

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Coastal Walk in Royal National Park has been rebranded as the “Royal Coastal Walk” – in a welcome series of new signs.

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The new signs not only give visitors and idea of what things (e.g. animals and plants) to look out for, but also have maps showing the track network and the location of the sign relative to Bundeena and Otford. The signs have been supplemented with a lot of new marker posts that show where the track goes. These will be a big help in some places where the track is very braided – keeping walkers on the one path, and allowing the other paths to revegetate.

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What magnificent coastal scenery this track covers. A huge variety of scenery. Heath covered cliffs, beaches, rock platforms, truncated headlands, lagoons, inlets, rainforest, waterfalls….. a  very diverse landscape. Also lots of birds, animals and plants. Continue reading →

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Sydney Climbing Guide – Now on Android

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dave Noble

I wrote earlier about the Sydney Climbing Guide being available for iPhone. This very useful guide is now available for Android. It has lots of new additions – not only new climbs but new crags (such as the Kentlyn Krag)

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Mt Victoria Walk – 11 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen for a daywalk up the Blue Mountains. Our plan was to go to the Elphinstone (Radiata) Plateau near Katoomba to do some of the passes. However, as we head up the mountains, we were greeted by thick mist and light rain. Not the best weather for scrambling.

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I suggested we keep going, and see if the weather was any better further along the mountain – e.g. at Mt Victoria. It was perhaps – slightly better. We set off behind the old Tollhouse, near where the Highway crosses the railway line, and walked down into Fairy Bower.  Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – New Arrivals 10 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours wandering along the Cooks River to what birds could be seen.

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I could not spot either of the sets of Tawny Frogmouths that I had seen earlier. So I continued to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands. Here I spotted two young chicks wandering cautiously along the mudflats. A parent, a Purple Swamphen was nearby watching the chicks.  Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Weekend 8-9 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant and relaxing weekend in the Blue Mountains. I headed up with John, Chuin Nee and their young son Jasper. At Wentworth Falls, we met up with Su Li, Brent, Roscoe, Martin and Stephanie. Most of the party were going climbing at Sublime Point at Leura. I joined up with Martin, John and Jasper for a walk.

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We started at Leura Cascades and then walked to the base of the First waterfall and then continued down to Leura Forest. Then we walked along Dardanelles Pass and then up the Giant Stairway to the top of the Three Sisters. The last part was along the Prince Henry Walk, which goes along the top of the cliffs to Leura Cascades. Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – 7 November 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day with Digi Dave in Royal National Park.

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We started out at Flat Rock Crossing. This was one place I had never had a look at before. We parked and set off along the track to the creek, crossed over, and then followed the track downstream.  Continue reading →

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Sculpture By The Sea – Visit 2 – 5 November 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had a second chance to visit the Sculpture By The Sea Exhibition. This time I met up with  Sarah Jones and her young daughter Emily. This was on a stormy afternoon.

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Cooks River Birds – More Photos from 5 – 6 November 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

Here are some new photos –

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