Tag Archives: Nankeen Kestrel

More Raptors at Long Reef – 6 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

The previous day had been very warm, but the Sunday forecast was much better, and the tide was going to be high – good for photographing Osprey diving for fish at Long Reef. I had quite a  good day on … Continue reading →

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Long Reef Birds – 1 September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dave Noble

It was time for another trip to visit Long Reef on the Northern Beaches. It turned out to be quite a good day, with some interesting bird behaviour. The first bird that appeared in my lens was a Magpie. It … Continue reading →

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Out on the Cliffs of Kurnell – 31 August 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

For something different, I suggested a day on the cliffs near Cape Baily at Kurnell, Sue and Valerie were keen, and so was Alana. And thanks to Valerie for driving us out. We had a great day. We started from … Continue reading →

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Raptors and Whales – Malabar Headland – 4 August 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

This was another very good day spent out in Malabar Headland National Park. I was with Valerie and Sue and we later met Alana. We walked out to near Boora Point without seeing very many birds and certainly no raptors. … 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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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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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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