Monthly Archives: September 2017

Photography at Cape Banks – 13 September 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen for an afternoon of photography. I suggested a few places and we decided on Cape Banks at Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. We parked at the carpark for the Westpac Helicopter Base, and from there … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – The Northern Coastline – Photographic Essay

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

Royal National Park is a joy and wonder to visit this time of the year. The wildflowers are blooming, the birds are very active feeding and showing off to prospective mates and the landscape is so beautiful. Its a good … Continue reading →

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Weeding at West Head – 10 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

Our bushcare group spent a day weeding at West Head in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. This time we weeded in the bush just under the West Head Lookout at the end of the road. The main we we dug out … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 9 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was free on Saturday, so was able to join the Tempe Birdos at their monthly bird count at the Tempe Wetlands and the adjoining Tempe Reserve. Lots of interesting birds were out, including some very young Moorhen and Coot … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 8 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Two Valleys Track between Bardwell Park and Turrella recently seeing what was out. Looks like I was a bit early for some of the orchids and far too early to see any baby … Continue reading →

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The Goat Track and the Kedumba Pinnacles – 7 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting walk with Bob in the Kedumba Valley. Many years earlier, I had observed a detached pinnacle under the Kedumba Walls. On a recent trip, at Sublime Point, with the benefit of late afternoon light and … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay – Photowalk – 6 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave had invited me to Oatley Park and nearby Lime Kiln Bay for some photography. We spent a very pleasant day  wandering around with our cameras. Spring is in the air. A lot of the birds are building nests … Continue reading →

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A Wander Around Bicentennial Park – 5 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I went on a very pleasant photo walk though Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. I have visited this park many times, but mainly on bike. This time I took a slower option hoping to see more. I concentrated on the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 4 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant day spent at the zoo. The main focus of this visit was to practise some animal action photography – e.g. birds in flight. The Bird Show is good for that. I always visit the Blue … Continue reading →

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Muogamarra Nature Reserve Visit – 3 September 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

Wendy was keen on a walk and she suggested a visit to Muogamarra Nature Reserve. Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for a short time each year – six weekends during the wildflower season. The reserve is … Continue reading →

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