Tag Archives: Nankeen Kestrel

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 … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 15 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I traveled up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches for another day of bird photography. On this visit, it was a bit quiet at times, but I did see a variety of raptors. When I arrived at the lookout, … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 27 January 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent another interesting and enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing raptors. Like my previous visit, there were plenty of Ospreys and also a pair of Nankeen Kestrels hunting near the headland. However, when I arrived, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 21 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time for another visit to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim was to photograph raptors. I did quite well, spotting a number of Ospreys and a pair of Nankeen Kestrels. When I … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 3 October 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

About a year ago, I had been on a walk with Valerie to the Cape Baily area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park and been amazed by the magnificent flannel flowers that were out. I suggested to Valerie and Sue … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 29 January 2024

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had last visited Long Reef, so I headed up on the bus to Dee Why and walked out onto the headland. The weather was very hot and sunny – and I found conditions … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 24 January 2024

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

This was a morning visit to Barton Park. I spent most of my time in the old sporting fields photographing a Nankeen Kestrel. When I arrived, I looked in at the Landing Lights Wetland. Here is a family of Chestnut … Continue reading →

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More Kestrels at Barton Park – 17 January 2024

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Barton Park hoping that there Nankeen kestrel that I had seen on my previous trips would still be around. Well – I found two Nankeen Kestrels. When I arrived at the park, I first visited … Continue reading →

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More Wet Weather – More Local Birds. Sydney Park and Barton Park – 15 January 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Dave Noble

Another west day! Well the morning was quite wet, but it started to improve in the afternoon, so I headed out. My first stop was at Sydney Park at St Peters. It was fairly quiet at the Park. The water … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 9 January 2024

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I joined three of the participants – Simin, Valerie and Georgie for a visit to Barton Park and Landing Lights Wetland. It was quite hot by this  stage of the day – and we didn’t … Continue reading →

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