Category Archives: Birds

Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 16 October 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Dave Noble

This was quite an unpleasant day – quite windy. I was home in the morning, but felt like getting out in the afternoon for something local. I convinced myself that the wind had eased a bit and set off on … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 October 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another day out on Malabar Headland to photograph the nesting Peregrine Falcons. I had been out only 4 days earlier, but this day had been quite wet and very cold. I was hoping for better conditions this time. As it … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – Taverners Hill to Hawthorne – 13 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

With the end of the lockdown, the Greenway Bird Surveys have resumed with a larger group. But the weather on the morning was not the best, and we finished off early due to rain. Here are some of the birds … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 12 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the Cooks River Bird Survey, I headed off with Valerie to Sydney Olympic Park. There was a fair bit of rain showing on the radar, and we thought that we could sit out any rain in the hide at … Continue reading →

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 12 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to take part in the now resumed Bird Survey along the Cooks River with the Mudlarks. It was good to catch up with members of the group again. This month the survey was conducted … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Freedom Day! After 106 days of lockdown with very restricted travel being permitted for exercise or recreation, I was keen to get out and see some “old friends” – the Peregrine Falcons that nest in Malabar Headland National Park. Even … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 10 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 106 of Lockdown. The last day of the full lockdown!! The weather forecast was not the best, so I decided on a short local walk, and then I could join Valerie, Deb and Peter for lunch near the Cooks … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park – 9 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 105 of Lockdown. Another visit to Barton Park and a very full morning of bird watching and photography. It turned out to be a very good session. I left around lunch time as it started to get too hot. … Continue reading →

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Cooks River and Barton Park Birds – 8 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the bird survey, I went home for an early lunch, then cycled out to Barton Park via the Cooks River. Along the Cooks River, I was on the lookout for a Willie Wagtail nest that Valerie had told me … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – Waratah Mills Loop – 8 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Day 104 of Lockdown. I joined a small group (David H, Chris, Jo and myself) for a bird survey along the Greenway – the section near Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. We found a fair few birds. Here are some … Continue reading →

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