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 rain radar revealed a storm was about to pass over The Gap area soon.
When I arrived at The Gap Bluff, I could see the storm approaching. I took a few photos and the headed south to a rocky bluff that I hope would offer some shelter. It did. I found a small overhang under a sandstone block – it provided refuge – just as the storm hit. Sharing the cave were (what sounded like) some Russian girls. It rained and I had to be careful – pools of water were entering the cave. But the storm did not last long and I was soon out and on my way.
I looked near Diamond Bay for the Kestrels – without seeing them.
The most interesting thing I observed was a pair of Willie Wagtails driving off a much larger Currawong –
I then continued on the Coastal Path south past Dudley Page Reserve and then back to the coast at Rodney Reserve. This was the place where I had twice earlier seen a Peregrine Falcon. No luck in spotting any this visit. But I was able to photograph some other birds –
I then caught a bus to Bondi Junction and then a train home. This was a pleasant afternoon spent on the coast.
Dave, that first photo is magnificent!I love the 2nd last one as well with the wings outstretched.