Monthly Archives: November 2016

Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – 11 November 2016

This was an easy walk and a very enjoyable day spent with two other David’s – Digi Dave and David Hufton. We started at the lookout above Oatley Park, and spent some time photographing some of the parrots and other birds. … Continue reading

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Burramoko Head and Hanging Rock 9 – 10 November 2016

This was my second attempt in recent weeks to try and get some good photographs of Hanging Rock and the cliffs of the Grose Valley near Burramoko Head. My earlier trip to the head had been during very fine weather. … Continue reading

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Nature along the Cooks River – 7 and 8 November 2016

I spent a pleasant few hours on Monday and Tuesday on the banks of the Cooks River between Dulwich Hill and Canterbury photographing the wildlife. On the Monday, I happened to bump into Ken, who had come along the week … Continue reading

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Bush Regeneration at Barrenjoey – 5-6 November 2016

Our group spent a productive two days at Barrenjoey – doing some weeding – mainly in the area near the lighthouse over the weekend. One thing about Barrenjoey is that we see a lot of wildlife while we are there. … Continue reading

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Cooks River Bird Photography – 4 November 2016

After hearing about the Tawny Frogmouth chcks, some friends were keen to come along and spend a morning photographing them and some of the other birds along the river. So I met up with Ken, Brian and Digi Dave, all … Continue reading

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Royal National Park – The Coastal Track – 2-3 November 2016

This was another photography trip along the Coastal Track. This time, I started fairly late in the day at Otford and walked north to Bundeena. The weather was very fine. Perhaps too fine. Quite hot for walking (but there are … Continue reading

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Tawny Frogmouths on the Cooks River 1-2 November 2016

Two years ago, there were two separate families of Tawny Frogmouths, living in the trees alongside the Cooks River. Both the families were two adults and two chicks. I didn’t see any last year. But, this year, there are again … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 31 October 2016

I spent an afternoon walking along the Two Valleys Track down Wolli Creek between Bexley North and Turrella. I can’t recall walking down the valley at this time of the year before and I was interested to see if any … Continue reading

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Illawarra Escarpment Walk – 30 October 2016

I had never walked on the Illawarra Escarpment between Stanwell Park and Sublime Point. I had seen a possible walking route with tracks marked on Open Street Maps so knew there was a way to follow. I wanted to see … Continue reading

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Bundeena Photography Day – 28 October 2016

I enjoyed a very pleasant day photographing in Royal National Park at Bundeena with Digi Dave. Rain was forecast, and as we headed out to Bundeena, it looked unlikely it would rain in the next few hours, so we headed … Continue reading

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