Tag Archives: Northern Beaches

Birds at Long Reef – 6 June 2026

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, which has lately been the best location in Sydney to photograph Ospreys. The weather was very pleasant, and the tide was high. This was good because the Operas can … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Raptors – 26 April 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Long Reef again as lately it has been a very good location to photograph raptors, in particular Ospreys. It was another very good day. The highlight was a skirmish between the Osprey and a Sea Eagle. … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 19 April 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

Another day spent photographing the raptors (mainly Ospreys) at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. It was a good day, but somewhat frustrating. I spent a long time watching the Opsreys and I did get some reasonable photos of them … Continue reading →

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Another Day at Long Reef – 14 April 2026

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent another day at Long Reef attempting to photograph the local Ospreys. It was a bit frustrating, a fair few Opsreys were present, on and off, for most of the time I was there, but they were not that … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 6 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant, but somewhat frustrating day at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. My main aim (as usual lately) was to photograph the local Ospreys. In particular, I wanted some good photos of them diving for fish. When … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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Back to the Northern Beaches Sea Cliffs – 7 November 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Dave Noble

Valerie travelled up to the Northern Beaches with me, eager to see some Peregrine Falcon action that I had been talking to her about. But it turned out to be a very quiet day as far as the Peregrines went … Continue reading →

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Back to the Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 2 November 2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided to return to he clifftop of the Northern Beaches, after a relatively quite visit the day before. My reasoning for returning a day later was that with these young Peregrine Falcons – you have to strike while the … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 1 November 2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the coastal cliffs of the Northern Beaches hoping to get more photos of the family of Peregrine Falcons. It turned out to be a relatively quiet day, with not that much flying action. Here is one … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 28 October 2025

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Dave Noble

I mentioned to my friend Sue that “you have to strike while the iron is hot” meaning that if you want to observe and photograph juvenile Peregrine Falcons, the best time is soon after they fledge as they tend to … Continue reading →

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