Tag Archives: Northern Beaches

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 … 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 … 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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Birds at Long Reef – 12 January 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Dave Noble

Once again I travelled up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches, mainly to photograph raptors. When I arrived, another bird photographer, Chang La was there and we chatted while waiting for the Ospreys to arrive. But this time, The … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 5 January 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef has been consistently good lately for photographing Ospreys. This visit was a but unusual. I arrived at the headland around 11 am, but did not see any Ospreys until 2 pm. First one was flying around hunting for … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 30 December 2024

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

After a very quiet day spent at Malabar Headland the day before, I wanted some more raptor action, so I headed up to Long Reef. As soon as I arrived, I spotted an Osprey perched on the cliffs below the … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Birds – 24 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had heard recently of a family of Barking Owls that had been seen roosting near Narrabeen Lagoon. So, I thought it may be worthwhile heading up that way to see if I could find them. Any spare time afterwards, … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 17 November 2024

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches for hopefully some more Osprey photography. I had quite a good day. When I arrived, I spotted an Osprey perched on the south side of the headland.

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