Category Archives: Sydney

Malabar Headland Walk – 28 August 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had never visited Malabar Headland. For a long time it was military land and a rifle range. Now, the military land is Malabar National Park. The rifle range unfortunately remains. Malabar Headland is on the south side of Maroubra … Continue reading →

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Storm Watching at Balls Head – 27 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Possible thunderstorms were predicted for Sydney in the late afternoon. I had been keeping an eye on the   rain radar and watching a storm moving up from the south west. I thought that a trip out to Balls Head … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 22 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another visit to my local river to photograph the birds. It was nice to see a spoonbill searching for food in the mudflats near the mangroves in the Boat Harbour area. Here is a selection of photos –

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Taronga Zoo – 21 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

The main purpose of this visit to the Zoo was to see the new Sumatran Tiger enclosure. It had opened the day before. It certainly was impressive – both for these magnificent animals and also allowing people to observe them. … Continue reading →

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Local Birdlife – 20 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable few hours with camera and bike – along the Cooks River and then along the cycleway to the Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few birds were out. Here are some photos – 

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Cape Banks Walk – 19 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Sydney was experiencing a period of very windy weather which made it unpleasant to be outdoors in exposed places. But on the other hand, it provided some spectacular seas. I was keen to be out in the bush but not … Continue reading →

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Sculpture at Barangaroo – 18 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

After visiting the Sealife Aquarium, I wandered down to Barangaroo to see an exhibition of sculptures. It was a very windy day and it was a bit hard to stay upright in the strong gusts.  There were not too many … Continue reading →

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Sealife Aquarium – Sydney – 18 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had been a long time since I had visited the Aquarium at Sydney (now called Sealife). I spent an enjoyable and interesting few hours inside the aquarium – looking at and trying to photograph the marine creatures. As well … Continue reading →

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Middle Harbour Creek Walk – 17 August 2017

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk from St Ives to Roseville Bridge mainly along a good track on the banks of Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. I met up with Bob on the bus. I joined the bus (197) … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 15 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant walk down part of the Two Valleys Track along part of Wolli Creek. This time I caught a bus to Earlwood, and started walking up from Bardwell Park for a bit, then back down, and along the track … Continue reading →

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