Category Archives: Birds

Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined the Mudlarks for their early ,morning bird survey along the Cooks River. This time the group surveyed upstream from the Lang St Bridge to the Boat Harbour, then across the river to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, and … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 9 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Brian Everingham had planned this walk the week before, but it been unable to go ahead due to closure of all tracks in Royal National Park and a total fire ban. I was thankful when Brian put it back on … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for another day spent out on Malabar Headland watching the Peregrine Falcons. We had a very interesting and enjoyable day, but it was a bit perplexing to try and work out the status of the Peregrine’s nesting. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 7 September 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to the Northern beaches again for some more bird photography. And like previous recent visits, I spent most of my time at Long Reef photographing the local Ospreys. I first visited the sea cliffs to check on … Continue reading →

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More Birds at Sydney Park – 4 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Sydney Park again, mainly to get more photos of the Pacific Baza, if it was still around. I did find the Baza, but I also spotted two other fairly rare birds for the inner west, a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 3 September 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland National Park to check on the status of the Peregrine Falcons. On this visit, I walked in, and out from Malabar for a change. It turned out to be a very good day.

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Oatley Park Visit – 1 September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Dave Noble

I thought about time for another visit to Oatley Park. I was wondering what birds and orchids were out. I caught a train to Oatley and walked to the Park, then started off along one of the tracks.

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 31 August 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

I decided that another visit to Long Reef would be worthwhile. Lately it has been the best place to photograph raptors. But when I arrived, around 11 am, things turned out to be very quiet. No other bird photographers were … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 28 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I went for a morning walk along the Cooks River – between Illawarra Road and Cahill Park.  The weather was fine, bit it was windy – and perhaps as a result, I did not see too many birds. Here are … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 27 August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

Sue was keen to see the Pacific Baza at Sydney Park again, so I suggested we meet up at the Park and then go for a wander around and see if we could find it. We met at the chimneys … Continue reading →

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