Spring at Mt Annan – 7 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had seen photos online of the amazing Paper Daisies at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens, and had told Valerie and Sue about them, so we decide to head out for a visit to the Gardens.

The Paper Daises were certainly very impressive. Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 6 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

The previous day had been very warm, but the Sunday forecast was much better, and the tide was going to be high – good for photographing Osprey diving for fish at Long Reef.

I had quite a  good day on the Headland.

Soon after I arrived, three Ospreys appeared. Continue reading →

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Barton Park and Cooks River Birds – 5 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Barton Park, and then later visited a section of the Cooks Over on my way home to what birds were around.

For early Spring, a very hot day was forecast (it reached 33° C), so I started early and finished in the early afternoon.

At Barton Park, I first visited Landing Lights Wetland, and the usual birds were present. Continue reading →

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Birds at Hazelbrook – 4 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and while there, I photographed some of the birds on their block.

The main bird I photographed was a male Satin Bowerbird that was at its bower. There were also at least two female Satin Bowerbirds nearby, but I did not get any good photos of them.

Here is the male and his bower – Continue reading →

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Birds at Birdwood Gully – 3 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was on my way to my sister’s place at Hazelbrook, and broke my journey at Springwood and wandered down Birdwood Gully to see what birds were about. I had been hoping to see a Powerful Owl family, but had no luck, although I did see a fair bit of their “whitewash” showing at least one Powerful Owl had been around. But the other birds I spotted were nice.

Golden Whistler Continue reading →

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Visit to Nurragingy Reserve – 2 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve. Sue joined me and we had pleasant day, but we did not spot the two keys species we had been hoping to see – Azure Kingfishers and Pacific Bazas.

When we arrived, we spotted two turtles on the side of the main duck pond. Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 1 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another trip to visit Long Reef on the Northern Beaches.

It turned out to be quite a good day, with some interesting bird behaviour.

The first bird that appeared in my lens was a Magpie. It was hunting in the grass. Continue reading →

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Out on the Cliffs of Kurnell – 31 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

For something different, I suggested a day on the cliffs near Cape Baily at Kurnell, Sue and Valerie were keen, and so was Alana. And thanks to Valerie for driving us out. We had a great day.

We started from the carpark at Potter Point, and were soon walking north along the rock platforms. Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 30 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

Our visit was on one of the Sundays when the east section of Malabar Headland National Park was open.

I travelled out to Maroubra Beach with Valerie and we met Sue there. Later out on the cliffs we met up with Alana.

The Humpback Whale activity was a bit limited this visit. Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 29 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

This turned out to be a relatively quiet visit. The Ospreys were about, but did not do very much fishing, so no great action shots of them hauling in fish to the shore.

Here is how the day went. When I arrived there was an Osprey cruising past – Continue reading →

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