Monthly Archives: October 2017

Nature at Royal National Park – 12 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable day at Royal National Park, accompanied by Digi Dave, photographing the wildlife. We started off at Audley. Quite a few birds were out. But also a large Lace Monitor (Goanna) was wandering around. This seemed … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 11 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent part of the day cycling along the Cooks River between Cup and Saucer Creek and Tempe Reserve looking for and photographing the birds. At the Boat Harbour, there were the usual Cormorants and Pelicans. It was interesting to … Continue reading →

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Little Switzerland and Wentworth Pass – 10 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Mountains with Bob for a day trip. We had discussed a few possible walks, and had decided on a walk at Blackheath, but when we stopped for coffee at Lawson, the weather was not the … Continue reading →

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Carne Creek Gorge and the Dry Canyon 6 – 8 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant weekend spent with a group of friends camped at the head of the Dry Canyon in Wollemi National Park close to the Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Digi Dave and myself headed up a day early … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Photo Walk – 5 October 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton invited me to join him on a photo walk in Royal National Park. We chose to do a walk along the Coastal Track south from Wattamolla. This would allow us to photograph landscapes, birds, flowers and perhaps some … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 4 October 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

After my brief visit the afternoon before, I thought a full day could be spent along the Cooks River photographing the birds. This time I started by visiting the Boat Harbour and the Dog Area near Canterbury, then to the … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 3 October 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours in the afternoon along a short section of the Cooks River photographing some of the birds. I tried to look at the Tawny Frogmouth nest at the Boat Harbour, but some very aggressive Noisy Miners … Continue reading →

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SUBW Presidents Bludge Trip – 30 September – 2 October 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Dave Noble

Each year, Sydney University Bushwalkers hold a walk to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The walk is called the “PBT” for “President’s Bludge Trip”. This was the 44th PBT. This year it was led by club president Rebecca … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Harbour – 28 September 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable day spent on the some of the Ferries in Sydney Harbour. I was not able to visit all the wharfs of Sydney, but I did visit all the major routes during the day. I caught … Continue reading →

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Sealife Aquarium Visit – 27 September 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Dave Noble

Not that long ago I had visited the Sealife Aquarium at Darling Harbour in Sydney and had been impressed with what you could see. I was talking about it to John and he thought it would be a good venue … Continue reading →

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