Monthly Archives: December 2017

Birds at Tempe Wetlands – 9 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed to Tempe Wetlands early in the morning to join the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. Early on one of the members noticed a Willie Wagtail sitting on a nest fairly close to one of the tracks. … Continue reading →

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Minnamurra to Kiama Coast Walk – 8 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed down to Minnamurra with David Hufton for some photography and a walk along the coast to Kiama. We started from the park where the Minnamurra River joins the sea. This is a beautiful spot. The path climbs up … Continue reading →

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The Gap to Dover Heights – 6 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

I caught a ferry to Watsons Bay and then walked out to The Gap on the afternoon. My aim was to look for the raptors I had seen earlier. It was stormy when the ferry left the Quay and the … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – Visit on 5 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another pleasant day at the Zoo. I had heard about a new baby Chimpanzee – that was something to look out for. But on the day was being able to get some reasonable photos of a playful Platypus in the … Continue reading →

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Burning Palms Walk – 4 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast for our walk from Garrawarra to Burning Palms and around the loop through the Palm Jungle and along the Coastal Track and then back along Garrawarra Ridge. Brian Everingham had organised the walk for the … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Looking for Raptors – 2 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had seen some photos posted on social media of raptors in the Northern Beaches area and thought it may be worth going up to see if I could get my own photos. I caught one of the new B … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Little Marley – Photo Walk – 1 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day spent in Royal National Park accompanied by David Hufton. We walked from Wattamolla to Little Marley and then headed back the same way after lunch. Lots of birds, insects and wildflowers were out. Nice. … Continue reading →

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South West Arm Paddle – 30 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable day in Royal National Park with Digi Dave paddling up the South West Arm of Port Hacking. We started from Warumbul Picnic Area, which is reached from a side road from the road between Audley … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Walk – 29 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains. Later in the day, I would be attending a meeting at Springwood, so I thought it would be nice to do a walk in that area first. I got off the train at Faulconbridge … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 28 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent a few hours in the afternoon wandering along the Two Valleys Track at Wolli Creek between Bardwell Park and Turrella and back. I was hoping to spot the Spinebills I had seen a few days earlier – but … Continue reading →

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