Category Archives: Birds

Birds at Bicentennial Park – 21 January 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another visit to Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. This time I was with the National Parks Association of NSW on an activity led and organised by Brian Everingham. We met at the start of the boardwalk into the … Continue reading →

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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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Nature at Birdwood Gully – 20 January 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning catching up with Don, and old friend, who lives at Springwood. We made a short walk down to Birdwood Gully to check out any fungi, wildflowers and birds. It was nice to set off in … 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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