After a great experience observing the Peregrine Falcons the previous day, I decided to head back out there to hopefully photograph more action. The highlight of the previous day had been witnessing a mid-air food exchange. Would there be another on this visit? There was!
I was be myself, so I decided to walk out via the Western Track. The would allow me to look for orchids.
In the same spot I had seen some last year, I found some Flying Duck Orchids. Caleana major.
And further on were some Sun Orchids.
I spotted a Peregrine Falcon fly past –
And then it was quiet for a long time. Another bird photographer Janson arrived.
A Nankeen Kestrel flew past –
It was repeatedly calling out –
Then the main event took place. A very fast Peregrine Falcon mid-air food exchange. With no warning at all. I was lucky to get some photos.
And that was that. It was a hot day, and I did not want to stay too long, so I made my way back to Maroubra Beach. On the way, I encountered a Nankeen Kestrel again –
And now two Kestrels –
The last bird was a Black Faced Cuckoo Shrike –
