Tag Archives: White Bellied Sea Eagle

Visit to Long Reef – 23 August 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent most two the day at Long Reef, with a quick visit to the sea cliffs to the south first to see if there were any Peregrine Falcons about. I did not spot any Peregrine Falcons, but I did … Continue reading →

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Raptors at Long Reef – 2 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

Despite a late start, due to attending a bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park, I had a very worthwhile visit to Long Reef. When I arrived, it was relatively quiet, but then a Nankeen Kestrel appeared and started hunting.

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Birds at Long Reef – 26 July 2026

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another day at Long Reef photographing the raptors. As usual, the Ospreys were present. But first a White Faced Heron hunting on the rock platform –

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Birds at Long Reef – 6 June 2026

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, which has lately been the best location in Sydney to photograph Ospreys. The weather was very pleasant, and the tide was high. This was good because the Operas can … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Raptors – 26 April 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Long Reef again as lately it has been a very good location to photograph raptors, in particular Ospreys. It was another very good day. The highlight was a skirmish between the Osprey and a Sea Eagle. … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 27 August 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Long Reef on the Northern Beaches for another day of bird photography. And, with the aim of photographing raptors. When I arrived, I spotted two Ospreys perched on the cliffs on the northern side of the … 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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More Raptors at Long Reef – 22 June 2025

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Dave Noble

Long Reef has been a very good venue recently for photographing Ospreys and sometimes Sea Eagles. I arrived on the lookout around 11 am and soon walked down to the lower level. The tide was low, but now starting to … Continue reading →

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Long Reef – 20 April 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

I thought another day at Long Reef would be worthwhile. This visit the tide in the middle of the day would be high, so I would not be able to walk out onto the rock platform while there. But, there … Continue reading →

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