Category Archives: Birds

Malabar Headland – 9 November 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the early morning Mudlarks bird survey, I headed out to Malabar Headland to see the status of the Peregrine Falcons. I had been out to the headland three days earlier, when a chick seemed to be stuck on a … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 9 November 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Dave Noble

I got up early in the morning to arrive at the Land St Bridge on the Cooks River at 7 am for the Mudlarks Cooks River bird survey. This month the group surveyed upstream to  the Boat Harbour and the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 6 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

I decide to visit Sydney Olympic Park for a day of bird photography. I caught a train to North Strathfield then walked down to the Mason Park Wetlands. After a stop there, I entered Bicentennial Park and visited Lake Belvedere, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 5 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland to check on the progress on the nesting Peregrine Falcons. The weather forecast was not the best (some rain) – but there is some shelter available. This turned out to be … Continue reading →

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Nepean River Birds – 3 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day out at Penrith on the Nepean River near the weir photographing birds. Here are some of the birds I saw –

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Northern Beaches Birds – 2 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was another good day of bird photography in the area near Long Reef. I starred on the  sea cliffs to the south looking for Peregrine Falcons, but had no luck. Then I walked along the beach to Long Reef … Continue reading →

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South Head Walk – 1 November 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was a nice day out and about with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk around the South Head Area of Sydney Harbour National Park. It was led by Brian Everingham. As well as looking at some … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 31 October 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I walked in from Malabar, arriving near Boora Point fairly early, around 8:30 am. Things at the start were quiet. Very quiet. Except for the call of a Rufous Whistler. I went to … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 31 October 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dave Noble

After taking a day off to stay indoors during a heat wave, I was keen to get outdoors the next day. I decided to visit some of my local biding sites – the Cooks River and Barton Park. I travelled … Continue reading →

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Raptors at the Northern Beaches – 27 October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day in the Northern Beaches area, my first visit there for a long time. During the day, I visited three sites – and at each I was able to photograph some nice raptors. I caught a … Continue reading →

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