I took part in the monthly bird survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. This month, the group surveyed the downstream loop – from the Ewan Park footbridge, through Beaman Park, then across to the Golf Course and back on the northern bank to Ewan Park, to finish with morning tea.
There were a number of highlights on this survey – two being a Brush Bronzewing and a Peregrine Falcon. Continue reading
I spent a pleasant hour or two alone the Cooks River between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park. As usual, I was looking for kingfishers to photograph, but on this visit, I did not spot any, but I did meet two people, who had seen some earlier. They are readers of this blog and had been alerted to the presence of Sacred Kingfishers from some of my posts. It was nice to get this feedback.
Here are some birds I did see –
Little Pied Cormorants
After attending the Tempe Bird survey, I travelled up to Long Reef for the afternoon. Despite the late start, the trip was very worthwhile.
When I arrived, three Osprey were around. One was perched in some roots on the south side of the headland – Continue reading
I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. The month I was a member of the group that surveyed at Tempe Reserve.
Here are some of the birds we saw. Continue reading
Sue and myself spent another afternoon out on Malabar Headland, as we later met up with Alana. The day turned out a bit like our last visit – with a mixture of whales and Peregrine Falcons.
Here is a New Holland Honeyeater calling out – Continue reading
I joined Sue for an afternoon spent on North Head. We travelled by ferry to Manly, then caught a bus up to the Barracks.
We were hoping to see a lot of birds, and in particular some raptors. On my last visit to North Head, I had seen a Peregrine Falcon, but it did not appear this time. We did see a Sea Eagle, but it was the Humpback Whales that were most active.
From the Barracks, we walked to Lady Fairfax Lookout via the Hanging Swamp track. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
This was another very good day spent out in Malabar Headland National Park. I was with Valerie and Sue and we later met Alana.
We walked out to near Boora Point without seeing very many birds and certainly no raptors. We sat on the cliffs and waited. Down below we could see lots of fish in the sea. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
I took part in the monthly bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park along the section between Girrahween Park and the Flying Fox Camp. It was a cool morning, but the sun was out. We could hear a lot of birds, but not that many wanted their photos taken.
Here are some photos –
Superb Fairy Wren
Australasian Figbirds Continue reading
