Malabar Headland – 18 June 2023

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 Headland is a very pleasant place to visit.

Walking out, we spotted a large number of Welcome Swallows –

And here are three Red Wattlebirds –

It didn’t take to look for the first Humpback Whale to cruise past.

But there were also long distance swimmers –

White-faced Heron

Out near Boora Point, a Peregrine Falcon appeared, flew towards us, then tuned around and flew off. That is all we saw of the Peregrine Falcons.

Pied Cormorant

Australasian Gannet

More Humpback Whale action –

This whale was very close below the cliffs and heading south –

And on the walk out, at Deadmans Gulch, I stopped to photograph this New Holland Honeyeater hunting insects. Some amazing flying –

And to finish, a Crested Tern –

Thanks to Valerie and Sue for great company during the day, and to Valerie for a lift out and back.