Category Archives: Birds

Cooks River Birds – 15 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

Here are a few photographs of birds taken along a short section of the Cooks River and the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands. It was nice to see a few baby birds in the wetlands –

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Photography at Cape Banks – 13 September 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen for an afternoon of photography. I suggested a few places and we decided on Cape Banks at Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. We parked at the carpark for the Westpac Helicopter Base, and from there … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – The Northern Coastline – Photographic Essay

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

Royal National Park is a joy and wonder to visit this time of the year. The wildflowers are blooming, the birds are very active feeding and showing off to prospective mates and the landscape is so beautiful. Its a good … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 9 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was free on Saturday, so was able to join the Tempe Birdos at their monthly bird count at the Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve. Lots of interesting birds were out, including some very young Moorhen and Coot … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 8 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Two Valleys Track between Bardwell Park and Turrella recently seeing what was out. Looks like I was a bit early for some of the orchids and far too early to see any baby … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – Photowalk – 6 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave had invited me to Oatley Park and nearby Lime Kiln Bay for some photography. We spent a very pleasant day  wandering around with our cameras. Spring is in the air. A lot of the birds are building nests … Continue reading →

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A Wander Around Bicentennial Park – 5 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I went on a very pleasant photo walk though Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. I have visited this park many times, but mainly on bike. This time I took a slower option hoping to see more. I concentrated on the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 4 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant day spent at the zoo. The main focus of this visit was to practise some animal action photography – e.g. birds in flight. The Bird Show is good for that. I always visit the Blue … Continue reading →

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Local Birds – Cooks River and Barton Park – 2 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day cycling along the Cooks River Cycleway, from the Boat Harbour to Botany Bay and back stopping along the way to photograph the birds. I spent most of my time at the Landing Lights Wetland … Continue reading →

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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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