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Visit to Malabar Headland – 4 November 2025

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day out on Malabar Headland, accompanied by Sue, and later by Alana. I was hoping to see and photograph the resident Peregrine Falcons, but this time it was the other raptors that starred. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 October 2025

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue and myself had been to Sculpture By The Sea. Since we had arrived there before sunrise, it was quite early when we left. We travelled back to Bondi Junction, then caught the 350 bus to Maroubra Beach. Before setting … Continue reading →

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Visit to Malabar Headland – I October 2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

I headed to Malabar Headland and was joined by Sue and later met up with Alana. We had a very pleasant day. Near the National Park entrance gate near Maroubra Beach, we heard a number of Rufous Whistlers. We spotted … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Raptors, Whales and Dolphins – 15 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for a nice day out on Malabar Headland, where we were later joined by Valerie. We also met two other bird photographers we knew – Adam and Philip. Our main aim was to see the resident Peregrine … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 7 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef, and different to some recent visits – a Nankeen Kestrel was around (and two of them briefly) as well as Osprey and a Sea Eagle. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level … Continue reading →

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More Long Reef Raptors – 28 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef, on average, has been a very good spot for bird photography lately, particularly for raptors. So, it didn’t take much to decide to head up for another day. It turned out to be another good day. The weather … Continue reading →

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Return to Long Reef – 25 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided on another visit to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. I spent another good day photographing mainly raptors, but also a few Octopuses. It was low tide during the middle of the day. Here is how the day … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 21 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a nice day spent out on Malabar Headland. The weather was very pleasant, but there was very little activity from the resident Peregrine Falcons, until we started walking back to Maroubra Beach. On the walk out, … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds and Raptors at Long Reef – 23 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I sent another day at Long Reef photographing birds. When hot weather if forecast, Long Reef can be a lot cooler as it often experiences a sea breeze. The sea breeze when it hits the headland creates updrafts that attract … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 15 February 2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I traveled up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches for another day of bird photography. On this visit, it was a bit quiet at times, but I did see a variety of raptors. When I arrived at the lookout, … Continue reading →

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