Category Archives: Sydney

Local Birds – Tempe, Barton Park and Cooks River – 10 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was the day for the Tempe Birdos to have their monthly survey. I joined them and helped survey the wetlands. After the group finished with morning tea, I cycled to Barton Park and had a look at the Landing … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park Visit – 7 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Oatley Park. I thought it would be nice to see what birds and wildflowers were out. My is it was cut short a bit by showers, but I did find some … Continue reading →

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Birds at Emu Green – 6 October 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another great day spent photographing birds at Emu Green at Emu Plains. On the walk up from the station, I looked out at the Whistling Kite nest. I could see one  perched near the nest.

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Malabar Headland – 5 October 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

This visit to Malabar Headland was to again check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. I also had another reason for the visit. A very hot day was forecast, so I though a long bishwalk would not be the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 4 October 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent most two the day at Sydney Olympic Park photographing birds. I started off at the Mason Park Wetlands, then headed into Bicentennial Park and first went to Lake Belvedere, then the Bennelong Ponds. Next the Waterbird Refuge. Next, … Continue reading →

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Raptors on the Northern Beaches – 2 October 2020

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a full day visiting three sites on the Northern Beaches where I mainly photographed raptors. At the first site, a Peregrine Falcon was guarding the nest area. I could see one chick that looked like it was either … Continue reading →

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Looking at Unusual Orchids – 27 September 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Dave Noble

Back in August, I had been invited to see some rarely seen and very unusual orchids growing at a location in the Lane Cove Valley. Back then the orchids were only buds. I was recently invited back to see them … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 26 September 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Dave Noble

More local birds – this time with the Inner West Environment Group for their monthly bird survey of the Greenway near Waratah Mills light rail station. I think the highlight of this month’s survey was spotting a Leaden Flycatcher. See … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 September 2020

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another day spent out on the headland. This was a quiet day – no whales seen, no dolphins seen, one distant seal seen, only one raptor seen – one of the Peregrine Falcons was around for about an hour or … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens – 23 September 2020

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Dave Noble

I started the day by visiting Sydney Park for some early morning bird photography. Then went home for brunch, and then later met two friends at The Royal Botanic Gardens to look for the resident Powerful Owls. At Sydney Park, … Continue reading →

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