Another nice day spent on Malabar Headland. I walked in from Malabar, arriving near Boora Point fairly early, around 8:30 am.
Things at the start were quiet. Very quiet. Except for the call of a Rufous Whistler. I went to the Peregrine Falcon nesting area and could not spot any birds. I was not worried, expecting one to be on guard duty, near the nest, and it was perhaps out of sight. But I had to wait till near 12 noon for one to appear.
So back to the Rufous Fantail. I could hear it, and waited near where it was calling to see if it would come closer. It eventually did.
I looked for whales and dolphins, but none came past. The only thing of interest was this pusher biplane amphibian.
Things changed for the better at 11:42 am when this Peregrine Falcon flew in with prey. I think it is the male.
It soon took off with its prey and circled around and flew into the nest.
Not long after, the second Peregrine Falcon appeared (the female). Roscoe also arrived.
A Pelican flew past, but the Falcons did not react.
Both of the Peregrine Falcons flew around a bit.
It is not a good sign if you want to photograph some action if you see a Falcon lay down like this. But not long after is started to look more active.
I was watching this one, when all of a sudden it took off.
I then saw why it had taken off so quickly. A Sea Eagle was flying nearby.
All of a sudden. the Sea Eagle mus have posted the Peregrine Falcon. It changed course.
The Falcon made some close approaches.
And then zoomed in at speed back to the cliff.
Both Falcon were now perched.
And a bit more flying.
Eventually, both of the Falcons flew off towards the south side of Long Bay. This was about 3 pm. I waited a bit longer and saw this Whale passing by.
On my walk out, I spotted this Brown Honeyeater.
