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.
An Osprey made an appearance –
Back to the Nankeen Kestrel –
The Kestrel moved off, so I headed back to the rock platform.
Sooty Oystercatcher
Then an Osprey appeared and landed not far way on the rock platform and started bathing.
It then took off –
The Osprey then left.
White Faced Heron
Then a White Bellied Sea Eagle arrived.
It went out to the island, and an Osprey appeared and tried to drive the Sea Eagle away.
I think the presence of the SeaEagle had deterred the Ospreys from fishing in the area.
Pied Cormorant
I was leaving the Headland, and up the top, when the Sea Eagle appeared again.
White Bellied Sea Eagle
Osprey
It had been an interesting visit.