Peregrine Falcons on the Sea Cliffs – 30 September 2024

I travelled up to the Northern Beaches and walked out onto the sea cliffs to photograph a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons.

I would appear that the Peregrine Falcon’s nesting is going well. We may see young in a few weeks.

When I arrived, I spotted the female Peregrine Falcon perched near the nest on guard duty –

And the male was perched nearby.

I also saw evidence of some prey –

I waited for the female to take off, but when it did, it took off in a direction away from me.

I chated with Simon, another bird photographer that was on the cliffs.

While I was having lunch, I spotted some Humpback Whale activity –

The female had returned to her perch, and she spent a lot of time preening.

The male flew past at high speed –

The female then took off –

The male had landed –

And a bit later it returned with prey –

It took the prey to the nest area, presumable to feed young.

Simon spotted a distant White-bellied Sea Eagle

Then one of the Peregrine Falcons appeared, and seemed angry.

I think we were too close to where chicks were being fed, so we moved well away.

And then an Osprey flew past, along with some Magpies

And one last view of the female Peregrine Falcon

This had been a nice day.

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