Another day spent out on the headland. This was a quiet day – no whales seen, no dolphins seen, one distant seal seen, only one raptor seen – one of the Peregrine Falcons was around for about an hour or so. But it is still a pleasant place to spend some time.
On the walk out, I noticed some Slender Onion Orchids (Microtis parviflora) have returned. They are in the same spot I saw them last year. I expect more to appear during the next few weeks.
Here is a New Holland Honeyeater –
When I arrived near Boora Point – I could not spot any of the Peregrine Falcons. But one flew in and landed on a ledge while I was waiting. I waited some more to see if it would take-off. It did.
It flew out of sight. While I was waiting to see if it returned, I saw the sea was full of schools of fish –
I thought this may bring out some Dolphins, but I didn’t see any. I did see some military type boats travelling at speed.
They seemed to be pursuing this larger boat. An exercise or a real event?
After a while or waiting and some short walks to see other parts of the headland, I saw the Peregrine Falcon had returned – and perched on a very distant ledge.
It later flew off, and didn’t return while I was around.
Another military boat? Yes – two of these landing craft cruised past at high speed.
Way out to sea, I could see big groups of Silver Gulls and also some black birds – I assume they are Shearwaters?
Here is a passing Kelp Gull –
I had spent a fair bit of time waiting and was getting a little bored. So decided in the mid afternoon to start for home. Here is another New Holland Honeyeater –
And on my way out, I spotted a cluster of these orchids, Sun Orchids, that look like they are about to open. I will keep my eyes open next visit. These orchids don’t flower for very long.
