Category Archives: Sydney

A Quick Visit to Sydney Park – 20 January 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Dave Noble

On my way back from the Mountains, I stopped off and spent some time at Sydney Park at St Peters. I was on the lookout for certain birds – but had no luck spotting them. The weather was threatening with … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek and Cooks River Nature Walk – 19 January 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day walking down the Two Valleys Track along Wolli Creek from Bexley North to Tempe, then I continued on the same track up the Cooks River to the Boat Harbour. It had rained recently, and I … Continue reading →

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Birds at Warriewood – 15 January 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had not been to the Warriewood Wetlands for a while and thought it may be better than some of the closer wetlands that have dried up due to the drought. Well I found Warriewood Wetlands had largely dried up … Continue reading →

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Birds at Landing Lights Wetland – 14 January 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

I cycled out to Landing Lights Wetland at Barton in the afternoon to see what birds were around. I got shock when I arrived as there were virtually no birds! None in the main pond anyway. No ducks, no stilts, … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 13 January 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

After spending the morning at Westleigh, I thought it would be nice to break my journey home by stopping off at Concord West and having a wander through Bicentennial Park. It was smoky and fairy quiet at the main bird … Continue reading →

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Looking for Owls at Westleigh – 13 January 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had seen photos published online of a Boobook Owl and its chick that had been taken in one of the gullies at Westleigh. A friend who had also seen it sent me some location information. So I set off … Continue reading →

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The Great West Walk – Mt Druitt to Penrith – 12 January 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

A relatively cool day was forecast, and I used it to complete the last stage for me of the Great West Walk. Last year I had walked from Parramatta to Toongabbie, and then later, with Bob, the stage from Toongabbie … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 11 January 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey at Tempe Wetlands and Tempe Reserve. As usual, I was in the group that surveyed Tempe Wetlands. It was a bit of shock to me – the wetlands were completely … Continue reading →

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Greenway Birds – 8 January 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was home from Tasmania, and was able to join the Greenway Bird Group for one of their monthly bird surveys. This was the one along the Hawthorne Canal between Taverners Hill and Hawthorne light rail stations. It was a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 14 December 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey at Tempe Wetlands and Reserve. It was fairly quiet at the Wetlands, but some interesting birds were observed. This included a Nankeen Night Heron – A Rufous Fantail was also … Continue reading →

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