Some Birds Along The Cooks River – 4 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I did s short morning walk along the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park.

Here are some birds I saw – Continue reading →

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More Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 3 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

Most recent visits to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside and been very worthwhile – especially seeing the Pacific Bazas and the Sacred and Azure Kingfishers. But, just a week before, our visit had been relatively quiet. But that was hopefully an anomaly. Once again, Sue was keen to join me, and we ended up having a very interesting day.

When we arrived, I was just unpacking my camera, when a hare bounded in. Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 2 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef Headland on the Northern Beaches has been a very good venue for bird photography lately, so I decided on another trip there.

This time it was a bit quieter than other recent visits. It was a warm day and there was no sea breeze at first. So it was quite hot down on the lower level and very limited shade. Another bird photographer, Celine, was also there and she set up a small tarp and sheltered under that – a good thing to do.

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Fungi at Mt Wilson – 1 March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study held by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc at the Waterfall Reserve at Mt Wilson on Saturday morning. We found a reasonable variety of fungi out, but not a huge abundance dues to recent dry and hot weather. And what fungi we did observe was not in great condition.

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Kincumber Mountain and Winney Bay Coast Walk – 27 February 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested coastal walk, on the rock platforms under the cliffs between Winney Bay and Avoca Beach on the Central Coast near Terrigal. We thought the walk would be easier in low tide, and as that was in the afternoon, we first visited Kincumber Mountain.

Bob drove up the road to Kincumber Mountain and parked at picnic area on the top. Then we set out to visit the Colin Watters Lookout, reached via the Yanina Walk (a fire road). Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 26 February 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

I made a morning visit to Barton Park to see what birds were there. I saw a reasonable number of birds – and most were at Landing Lights Wetland.

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Back to Nurragingy Reserve – 24 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

The previous recent visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside had been outstanding opportunities to photograph the resident birdlife, so I was keen on another visit. Sue was also keen to come along.

This visit proved to be a lot quieter than the previous one. We did not see any Pacific Bazas (at least not confirmed – we did get fleeting views of some raptors), nor did we get quality observing time with the Azure Kingfishers, but we still, overall, had a good visit. Continue reading →

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Shorebirds and Raptors at Long Reef – 23 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I sent another day at Long Reef photographing birds. When hot weather if forecast, Long Reef can be a lot cooler as it often experiences a sea breeze. The sea breeze when it hits the headland creates updrafts that attract the raptors. This visit, with low tide in the middle of the day, I cold also photograph some of the migratory shorebirds.

When I arrived the pair of Nankeen Kestrels that I had seen a lot of lately, were busy hunting on the slopes near the lookout. Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 22 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for the Saturday survey along the Dulwich Hill section of the Greenway. I joined the group outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am.

Here are some of the birds we observed – Continue reading →

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Store Beach and The Wormhole – 21 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I suggested a walk to Store Beach near the Quarantine Station at North Head to Bob. This beach is normally accessed by boat, but in low tide, it is possible to walk around the shore from the nearby Collins Beach. On the day of our visit, the tide was low.

We set off from the carpark at Little Manly Point Reserve and followed the track down to Collins Beach. Continue reading →

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