Back to Malabar Headland – 15 October 2019

I was keen to head back out to Malabar Headland after my visit the day before. That trip had been cut short by my forgetting to pack my spare camera battery. This day I was better prepared – but perhaps went a bit overboard taking photos. The three juvenile Peregrine Falcons put on a great display.

On my way out, I photographed a few of the birds near the track.

And also one of the Slender Onion Orchids –

And a few other photos –

When I arrived at the Peregrine Falcon site, I soon spotted all three chicks. I then watched them and waited for good photographic opportunities.

Here is a take-off sequence –

Some of the chicks seem to be a lot more confident at flying than others. It was also interesting to watch where they landed and settled. Often on the higher ledges or the tops of the cliffs, or even in the bushes near the top.

I was after some shots of the birds flying together, but these were hard to get. I think the birds are too young. But one of the chicks did fly with its mother.

Also, there were other subjects on offer. Some Humpback Whales cruised past –

And a Sea Eagle flew overhead.

The Sea Eagle was a threat to the Peregrine Falcons. The fledglings all reiterated to a lower ledge.

They then came back out to play.

Then, tow Sea Eagles flew past.

The Peregrine Falcon’s mother then decided to make its presence felt. It flew out and dived at one of the Sea Eagles. Too far way for good photos however.