Tag Archives: Nankeen Kestrel

Malabar Headland – 10 December 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another excursion to Malabar Headland with Valerie and Sue. It had been a while since I had been to the headland and I was keen to see some Peregrine Falcon chicks. Our friend Alana, who lives near the Headland and … Continue reading →

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Back to the Sea Cliffs of Kurnell – 18 November 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for another visit to the sea cliffs at Kurnell, where we had recently seen some raptors. We had a great day. First, we spotted this Osprey perched on the clifftop –

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Birds on the Cliffs of Kurnell – 10 November 2025

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I travelled to Kurnell with Valerie and Sue and we then walked to along the coastal cliffs of Kamay-Botany Bay National Park. Our aim was to look for birds, and also wild flowers (in particular Flannel Flowers which are often … Continue reading →

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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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