Monthly Archives: June 2023

The Oaks Fire Trail – Looking for Aboriginal Sites – 29 June 2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had been keen to look for Aboriginal sites along some of the more remote sections of the Oaks Fire Trail – which runs between Woodford and Glenbrook. The best way to travel along the fire trail is … Continue reading →

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Barton Park – 27 June 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Dave Noble

Compared to other recent visits, this one was relatively quiet in terms of the birds I was able to photograph. I was at the park in the morning from about 9:30 am till just after noon. The water level was … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 26 June 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another great day out on Malabar Headland looking for Peregrine Falcons and Whales. And again I was joined by Valerie and Sue. The forecast was for strong westerly winds. While we were there, it was very pleasant – … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Cooks River Walk – 25 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

After doing a few chores this morning, I decided a local walk would be good. So I caught a bus to Bexley North and then set off down the Two Valleys Track – along Wolli Creek. I then continued up … Continue reading →

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The Blackbutt Track and Oatley Park – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

After the Greenway Bird Survey, I joined Valerie, who had also been on the survey on an excursion to the Blackbutt Track at H V Evatt Park and later Oatley Park. On the way, we picked up Sue. We had … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 24 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined the Greenway Bird Survey early in the morning. This survey was the Waratah Mills loop. Notable on this survey was the large number of New Holland Honeyeaters seen. Here are some of the birds we saw –

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Birds at Sydney Park – 23 June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant hour or two at Sydney Park in the afternoon. It had been a while since I had visited the Park, and I wondered what birds were around. I think I heard a Lewin’s Rail, but it … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Aboriginal Art, a Nazi Camp, Warriewood Blowhole and a look for Fossils – 22 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had worked out a trip to the Northern Beaches area of Sydney with a number of objectives – Whale Rock Aboriginal engravings at Tumbledown Dick Moon Rock Aboriginal engravings – a walk from Deep Creek Warriewood Blowhole … Continue reading →

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Birds at Landing Lights Wetland – 21 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

I made another afternoon trip to Barton Park. Due to the construction project taking place on the higher level, and the cycleway being also closed, I spent all my time at the Landing Lights Wetland. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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More Coastal Walking – Vaucluse to Dover Heights – 20 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

After two great days of whale watching, Sue suggested a walk along the cliffs of the eastern suburbs. We started at Vaucluse, with a visit to the Grumpy Baker, then around the corner, at Christison Park, before we got to … Continue reading →

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