Tag Archives: Malabar Headland National Park

Malabar Headland – 26 June 2023

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another great day out on Malabar Headland looking for Peregrine Falcons and Whales. And again I was joined by Valerie and Sue. The forecast was for strong westerly winds. While we were there, it was very pleasant – … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another day looking for Peregrine Falcons and whales. This time I was joined by Valerie and Sue. We saw plenty of whale activity, but only a brief glimpse of a single Peregrine Falcon. But the weather was great, and Malabar … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – More Peregrine Falcons and Whales – 12 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Another fabulous day out on Malabar Headland. The last trip had been cut short due to approaching rain, and Valerie hadn’t been able to join us on that occasion, so another visit was arranged for the Monday of the King’s … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 8 June 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dave Noble

Sue joined me for a great day out on Malabar Headland. We went to see Peregrine Falcons and whales. we were not disappointed. Sue’s bus was running late, so I planned to meet her on Magic Point. The sandstone was … Continue reading →

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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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