Category Archives: Birds

Tempe Wetlands – Birds – 10 November 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant morning joining in with the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. It was fairly quiet at the wetlands – there did not seem to be any visible waterbird chicks. But not far along the path, … Continue reading →

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Flat Rock Creek – 9 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

Last year, during July, I had visited Flat Rock Creek as part of the Round Willoughby Walk. It is an attractive remnant of bush at Naremburn above Tunks Park. I was recently dismayed to learn that the Berejiklian Government plans … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park and Myles Dunphy Reserve – 8 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day with Digi Dave wandering around Oatley Park looking for birds, flowers and other things to photograph. Quite a number of birds were out. Here are some that we saw – 

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Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 7 November 2018

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

It was a wet day, so I thought a short visit to the local wetlands would be a suitable activity.  I managed to spot a few birds, but often had to photograph them under an umbrella. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Northern Beaches – 6 November 2018

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

I made another trip to the Northern Beaches with the purpose of getting more photos of the Peregrine Falcon fledglings.  I went out to the cliffs where I had observed them before – but on this visit I was unsuccessful. … Continue reading →

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Landing Lights Wetland – 4 November 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon photographing the birds at Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few of the usual residents were present including White-headed Stilts and White-faced Herons as well as various ducks.  But there were also quite … Continue reading →

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Birds on the Northern Beaches – 1 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern Beaches on what turned out to be quite a hot day. The tide was low in the morning, so I first went out onto some rock platforms at the end of Long Reef. I … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 31 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent another day out on Malabar Headland. On this visit there were whales – but they were a long way out and cruising past rather than breeching or tail slapping. Also – The Peregrine Falcons were not that active. … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek and Tempe – 30 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting and enjoyable day wandering down the Two Valleys Track from Bexley North to Tempe and then crossing the Pacific Highway and looking for birds in Tempe Wetlands. I could hear quite a few birds along Wolli … Continue reading →

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Birds at Bicentennial Park – 29 October 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a day out at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay wandering around and photographing the birds. I was hoping to photograph some of the migratory birds, but the only ones I saw were a long way off and therefore … Continue reading →

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