Tag Archives: Malabar Headland National Park

Malabar Headland – 28 May 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Dave Noble

Was this going to be the beginning of the 2023 Peregrine Falcon season on the headland? I was heading out to the headland with Sue. It is always a nice place to spend some time, and even if the Peregrines … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 21 February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dave Noble

I normally only visit Malabar Headland during the Peregrine Falcon breeding season or for whale watching. But every now and then – I like to make a visit toes how things are. This time, I met Sue at Maroubra Beachand … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – World War II History

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland played an important part in the defence of Sydney during World War II. The artillery placed on the headland – the “Malabar Battery”, was one of a number of fortifications along the coast of Sydney that was built … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 28 December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

This visit was very quiet in regard to the birds I photographed. I only saw a single Peregrine Falcon fly along the cliffs at high speed – and that was all. I also saw an Osprey, with fish fly past, … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 19 December 2022

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

The trip three days earlier had been very good in terms of action from the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, so I was keen to visit the Headland again. Sue had been in touch and asked if I was going and after … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 16 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was another excellent trip to Malabar Headland to photograph the young Peregrine Falcons. Some recent trips have been a bit quiet. This one started that way, but we were lucky to observe a great mid air food exchange later … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

It must be getting near the end of the season now to observe and photograph the juvenile Peregrine Falcons. The last trip had been worthwhile, so I was keen to make another visit. Again I was joined by Sue. Our … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 6 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

I thought it still worth visiting malabar Headland to see the juvenile Peregrine Falcons, although it must be getting near the end of the “season” – the time period the juveniles are still relatively close to the nest area, and … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 2 December 2022

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Dave Noble

Another afternoon visit to the Headland. This time I was joined by Sue – and we ended up having a very quiet visit. We met at Maroubra Beach about 2:15 pm and walked out towards Boora Point. Near Dead Mans … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 1 December 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

I had the afternoon free, so set off again to visit Malabar Headland. I was keen to get more photos of the Peregrine Falcons, but they were not that active. But a passing White-bellied Sea Eagle livened things up a … Continue reading →

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