I returned to the Sea Cliffs of Sydney to see how the family of Peregrine Falcons were doing. Earlier in the week, one of the three chicks had fledged. I was wondering how the other chicks were progressing.
Attuned out that the remaining two chicks can now fly, although I only witnessed one of them in the air. And a mystery – the first chick to fledge seemed to have vanished. Had it died or got lost? None of the other bird photographers that I talked to knew.
But the remaining two chicks were doing well. Here are some photos –
The young birds are exploring their environment and are learning what they can andante eat. This one tries a rock.
Below – a Sooty Oystercatcher.
The adult female flew past on patrol.
The female landed on a ledge below.
One of the chicks flying –
And their mother showing how its done –
An Osprey with a fish flew past.
A White Bellied Sea Eagle with a fish fly past.
