Tag Archives: Peregrine Falcon

Cape Baily Walk – 24 May 2026

I went on a short but very enjoyable walk with Valerie in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. We started from Potter Point and walked north along the coastal cliffs to the historic Cape Baily Lighthouse and then a bit further … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 10 May 2026

It was time for another visit to Malabar Headland, with hopefully the chance to observe the resident pair of Peregrine Falcons again. I headed out with Sue and Valerie, and we later met up with Alana. As it turned out, … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 5 May 2026

I spent a very pleasant day visiting Malabar Headland National Park with Valerie and Sue, and later Alana. We were hoping to see the resident Peregrine Falcons, and other raptors. Well, we spotted a Nankeen Kestrel early on at South … Continue reading

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Malabar Headland – 10 December 2025

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

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

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

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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Back to the Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 2 November 2025

I decided to return to he clifftop of the Northern Beaches, after a relatively quite visit the day before. My reasoning for returning a day later was that with these young Peregrine Falcons – you have to strike while the … Continue reading

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Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 1 November 2025

I travelled up to the coastal cliffs of the Northern Beaches hoping to get more photos of the family of Peregrine Falcons. It turned out to be a relatively quiet day, with not that much flying action. Here is one … Continue reading

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Northern Beaches Peregrine Falcons – 28 October 2025

I mentioned to my friend Sue that “you have to strike while the iron is hot” meaning that if you want to observe and photograph juvenile Peregrine Falcons, the best time is soon after they fledge as they tend to … Continue reading

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