Category Archives: Sydney

Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 9 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed to Tempe Wetlands early in the morning to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Early on one of the members noticed a Willie Wagtail sitting on a nest fairly close to one of the tracks. … Continue reading →

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The Gap to Dover Heights – 6 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

I caught a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walked out to The Gap on the afternoon. My aim was to look for the raptors I had seen earlier. It was stormy when the ferry left the Quay and the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 5 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant day at the Zoo. I had heard about a new baby Chimpanzee – that was something to look out for. But on the day was being able to get some reasonable photos of a playful Platypus in the … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Looking for Raptors – 2 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had seen some photos posted on social media of raptors in the Northern Beaches area and thought it may be worth going up to see if I could get my own photos. I caught one of the new B … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 28 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours in the afternoon wandering along the Two Valleys Track at Wolli Creek between Bardwell Park and Turrella and back. I was hoping to spot the Spinebills I had seen a few days earlier – but … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 27 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant afternoon at Tempe wetlands photographing birds (and a few lizards). I was unable to spot the rails I had seen on previous trips. They had been at the upper pool, and this has filled up even … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 25 November 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had a function to attend at lunchtime at Bardwell Park and I thought it would make a good day if I did some walking along the Two Valleys Track, before and after the function. I caught a bus to … Continue reading →

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Looking for Raptors – The Gap to Dover Heights – 23 November 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant half day on the Coastal Path between The Gap and Dover Heights trying to spot and photograph some of the raptors that I had seen on my previous trip. In this I was at least partly … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 22 November 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable few hours at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay observing and photographing birds. Here are some of my photos. First, a White Headed Stilt with chicks – 

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Tempe and Cooks River Birds and More – 21 November 2017

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Dave Noble

I made a short trip to the Tempe Wetlands looking for birds to photograph. As well as birds, I could not help noticing the large number of lizards (skinks) active in the area. 

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