After the Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey, I joined Valerie and Sue on an outing to Malabar Headland.
As usual, when heading to Malabar Headland, we wanted to see the resident Peregrine Falcons. But on this visit – we only spotted a single one twice, flying past at high speed.
But, the wild flowers and other creatures made the visit very worthwhile. Continue reading
This was a good way to start the day – I joined in on the early morning bird survey with the Mudlarks along the Cooks River. This month the survey was the upstream loop – to the Boat Harbour and then cross to the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, then back downstream.
Before starting, we took time to inspect the new Jennifer Newman Memorial. It is nice and features a Tawny Frogmouth. Continue reading
I had seen photos online of the amazing Paper Daisies at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens, and had told Valerie and Sue about them, so we decide to head out for a visit to the Gardens.
The Paper Daises were certainly very impressive. Continue reading
The previous day had been very warm, but the Sunday forecast was much better, and the tide was going to be high – good for photographing Osprey diving for fish at Long Reef.
I had quite a good day on the Headland.
Soon after I arrived, three Ospreys appeared. Continue reading
I made a visit to Barton Park, and then later visited a section of the Cooks Over on my way home to what birds were around.
For early Spring, a very hot day was forecast (it reached 33° C), so I started early and finished in the early afternoon.
At Barton Park, I first visited Landing Lights Wetland, and the usual birds were present. Continue reading
I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and while there, I photographed some of the birds on their block.
The main bird I photographed was a male Satin Bowerbird that was at its bower. There were also at least two female Satin Bowerbirds nearby, but I did not get any good photos of them.
Here is the male and his bower – Continue reading
I was on my way to my sister’s place at Hazelbrook, and broke my journey at Springwood and wandered down Birdwood Gully to see what birds were about. I had been hoping to see a Powerful Owl family, but had no luck, although I did see a fair bit of their “whitewash” showing at least one Powerful Owl had been around. But the other birds I spotted were nice.
Golden Whistler Continue reading
It was time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve. Sue joined me and we had pleasant day, but we did not spot the two keys species we had been hoping to see – Azure Kingfishers and Pacific Bazas.
When we arrived, we spotted two turtles on the side of the main duck pond. Continue reading
It was time for another trip to visit Long Reef on the Northern Beaches.
It turned out to be quite a good day, with some interesting bird behaviour.
The first bird that appeared in my lens was a Magpie. It was hunting in the grass. Continue reading
For something different, I suggested a day on the cliffs near Cape Baily at Kurnell, Sue and Valerie were keen, and so was Alana. And thanks to Valerie for driving us out. We had a great day.
We started from the carpark at Potter Point, and were soon walking north along the rock platforms. Continue reading
