Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Tempe – 22 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a very rewarding morning at Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve wandering around with my camera. Things started off pretty quietly. At first, I didn’t see or hear too many birds. It had been raining lightly. But … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 19 February 2019

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a fairly quiet day spent in Malabar Headland National Park. It was a hot day and the birdlife seemed fairly quiet. I walked from Maroubra out onto the headland. I saw a few small birds on the way.

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Nurragingy Reserve – 18 February 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Dave Noble

After my last trip to Nurragingy, I was keen to head back there for some more bird photography. A hot day was forecast, so I got there not long after 8 am. I was hoping to photograph the Pacific Baza … Continue reading →

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Kurnell – Towra Point – Cronulla – 15 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day exploring some of the area near Kurnell and Cronulla. We started off by visiting the coast near Doughboy Head. This can be reached by a road that leaves the Kurnell Road just past the Desalination … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve – 11 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since my previous visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside, so I thought I should visit the park again. I did not observe that many birds, but those I did see where quite interesting. On my … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Walking, Swimming and Birding – 5 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast. I was keen to get outdoors, but not looking for anything too strenuous. And some swimming would be nice. I ended up catching a B-Line bus to Mona Vale and then walking out to the … Continue reading →

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Looking for Fungi at Ferndale Park, Chatswood – 4 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to get out and look to see if any fungi was out after recent rain. Ferndale Park at Chatswood is not too far way and easy to get to. I caught a train to Chatswood Station and … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 2 February 2019

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was World Wetlands Day. I was on my way home from a meeting, and decided to call into the Tempe Wetlands to see what birds were around. I was pleased to see a pair of Nankeen Night Herons. I … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park – 1 February 2019

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

I wandered out to Bicentennial Park to photograph the birdlife. The forecast was for hot weather, but conditions were quite pleasant near the foreshore of the bay where there was a cool sea breeze. However, further away, it was hot … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 January 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was  a fairly quiet day spent in Malabar Headland National Park. The weather was fine and very hot, and I think this was why I did not see too much wildlife. It was windy, and I thought that the … Continue reading →

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