Category Archives: Sydney

Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 8 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was able to join the Mudlarks for their early morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This month the group survey upstream from Ewen Park to The Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland National Park – 7 September 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another very rewarding day spent out on the headland. My aim was more bird photography, and I was pleased to see an Osprey flying out over the headland – only the second time I had seen these birds out there. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 5 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was time for a bike ride to Barton Park and the Landing Lights Wetland. I packed my camera and binoculars. At Barton Park it was pretty quiet birdwise. But there were some nice birds there. The highlight for me … Continue reading →

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Centennial Park – The new Powerful Owlets! – 4 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had been to Centennial Park a few times recently to observe and photograph the nesting pair of Powerful Owls. On one of these trips, I had seen the parents visiting the nest to feed the chicks inside. Now the … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Visit – 4 September 2020

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland. This time I was accompanied by Gary, Allen, Geoff, Eve and Zik. They were all keen to see the Peregrine Falcons that are nesting on the headland. Before heading off – … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Northern Beaches – 2 September 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a very rewarding day of bird photography in the Northern Beaches area. I visited a number of sites on the day, but the photos are from two of those sites. The first place I visited was Rat Park … Continue reading →

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Rails at Sydney Park – 1 September 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had seen reports online of Lewin’s Rails been seen at Sydney Park. Three had been seen in the late afternoon – early evening. So I thought I would make a late afternoon visit and see if I could spot … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 31 August 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Nurragingy Reserve is always a nice place to visit. I spent a pleasant and relaxing day there wandering around with my camera. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Centennial Park – Powerful Owls – 28 August 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made another visit to Centennial Park to see if the owlets had fledged. They had not, but I was able to get some reasonable photos of the parents. They were more visible this visit. Mots of the time the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo Visit – 26 August 2020

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Dave Noble

A very pleasant visit to Taronga Zoo. On this occasion, I met up with Sue, who I know from NPA walks. She also has a yearly pass. It was the perfect day for a visit – the Zoo was extraordinarily … Continue reading →

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