Category Archives: Birds

A Quick Trip to Sydney Park – 17 October 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Dave Noble

On the way home from Royal National Park, I stopped off at St Peters and made quick visit to Sydney Park. I wanted to have another look for the Powerful Owl. This time I had success. It took me a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park and Barton Park – 16 October 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day visiting two local sites. I started at Sydney Park and then caught a bus down the road to Barton Park. My main aim Sydney Park was to try and spot a Powerful Owl that had … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking – Cape Solander – Cape Baily – 15 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was beautiful weather and I was keen to head outdoors, so I decided to catch a train to Cronulla and then a bus to Kurnell and visit Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. My plan was open – to … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 October 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another visit to Malabar Headland – with the principal aim to photograph the local Peregrine Falcons, and also to look for whales and other sea life. This time I was accompanied by Valerie and Sue. The Peregrine Falcons put on … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I went looking for a Tawny Frogmouth on its nest in Ewen Park. After finding it, I headed to Permanent Avenue and caught a bus to Bexley North. From there, I made my way down … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

An early start and a walk down to the Cooks River at the Lang Street Bridge  to meet the Mudlarks at 7 am for their monthly bird survey. This month, the group surveyed downstream. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking and Bird Watching – South of Watsons Bay – 10 October 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dave Noble

I travelled to the city and caught a ferry to Watsons Bay, then visited The Gap Bluff. From there, I intended to walk south along the Coastal Path. At Gap Bluff, I found the high fences very frustrating for photography. … Continue reading →

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Visit to Long Reef – 9 October 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was invited by good friends John and Chuin Nee to accompany them and their two sons, and another family on a visit to Long Reef. The weather was fine and the tide was low in the early afternoon – … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and the The Cooks River – 8 October 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Dave Noble

The day was originally going to be bushcare at Lion Island, but the wet weather forecast meant that was postponed. And on the morning, there was a gap in the rain – so I headed to Tempe to join the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 7 October 2022

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Dave Noble

During the current wet spell, a lull in the rain was forecast on Friday morning, so I took advantage of it and headed out to Barton Park. It turned out to be a fairy fine morning. I could see rain … Continue reading →

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