Category Archives: Sydney

Storm Watching at Balls Head – 7 December 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Dave Noble

Lately Sydney has experienced an impressive series of afternoon thunderstorms. One just about avery day for the past week or so. I thought that Balls Head would be a good place for some storm watching. It has some good lookouts and nearby … Continue reading →

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Sydney Coastal Walking – Palm Beach to Narrabeen – 3 December 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dave Noble

A few weeks realiser I had looked down this bit of coast from Barrenjoey. Despite being very developed it looked worthwhile exploring – so I decided to walk this section of the Coastal Walk. I got up early. It was … Continue reading →

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More New Arrivals – Dusky Moorhen Chicks on the Cooks River – 1 December 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Dave Noble

I went down yesterday to the Cooks River with my camera. I cycled along the river between the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and the Tempe Wetlands.   The most interesting birds I photographed were these little Dusky Moorhen chicks that … Continue reading →

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Critical Mass – Harbour Bridge Ride – 28 November 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

I joined a group of friends for the annual ride over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The ride is a celebration of cycling and a protest at the lack of facilities for cycling. For example, recent announcements of NSW Government infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Cape Banks – 24 November 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

Thunderstorms were forecast on the afternoon of the 24th so I decided it may be nice to head out to Cape Banks for some photography. On previous visits I had admired the rock platforms out there. It is a short walk … Continue reading →

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Back to the Birds – Cooks River 17 November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant afternoon spent observing the birdlife along the river. Here is a selection of photos – Lots of young birds at this time of the year.

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Barrenjoey Bush Regeneration 15-16 November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

Stu and Enmoore had organised a weekend at Barrenjoey to do some bush regeneration. This is part of an ongoing program. The party was Stu, Enmoore, Chuin Nee, John, Jasper, Martin, Steffy, Su Li, Brent, Wendy, Don, Ian and NPWS … Continue reading →

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Sydney Climbing Guide – Now on Android

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dave Noble

I wrote earlier about the Sydney Climbing Guide being available for iPhone. This very useful guide is now available for Android. It has lots of new additions – not only new climbs but new crags (such as the Kentlyn Krag)

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Cooks River Birds – New Arrivals 10 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours wandering along the Cooks River to what birds could be seen. I could not spot either of the sets of Tawny Frogmouths that I had seen earlier. So I continued to the Cup and Saucer … Continue reading →

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Sculpture By The Sea – Visit 2 – 5 November 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had a second chance to visit the Sculpture By The Sea Exhibition. This time I met up with  Sarah Jones and her young daughter Emily. This was on a stormy afternoon.

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