Tag Archives: Malabar Headland

Malabar Headland – 30 November 2023

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Dave Noble

This is the time of year when I would normally spend a lot of time out on Malabar Headland photographing juvenile Peregrine Falcons. But this season, their nesting seems to have been unsuccessful. This is something  that is common with … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – World War II History

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dave Noble

Malabar Headland played an important part in the defence of Sydney during World War II. The artillery placed on the headland – the “Malabar Battery”, was one of a number of fortifications along the coast of Sydney that was built … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 15 October 2021

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Dave Noble

Another day out on Malabar Headland to photograph the nesting Peregrine Falcons. I had been out only 4 days earlier, but this day had been quite wet and very cold. I was hoping for better conditions this time. As it … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dave Noble

Freedom Day! After 106 days of lockdown with very restricted travel being permitted for exercise or recreation, I was keen to get out and see some “old friends” – the Peregrine Falcons that nest in Malabar Headland National Park. Even … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 18 August 2020

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another great day out on Malabar Headland. Like the week before, I was also showing friends the area and its Peregrine Falcon residents.  This time I was joined by Valerie, Sue and Deb. The walk was fairly uneventful. We all … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 11 August 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, I met up with Jo, Chris and Pat from the Greenway Bird Group and we headed to Maroubra Beach to visit Malabar Headland National Park. I had told Jo and Chris about the pair of … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 24 July 2020

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day, spent mostly sitting in the sun enjoying the view, as the birds and whales were relatively quiet. When I reached  the Peregrine Falcon nesting site, I spotted one of the birds perched on a high … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland Slide Show Video

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

I have been stuck at home for the past few days, and occupied myself by looking through the photos from my visits to Malabar Headland National Park and selecting some for a slide show. This is now completed and on-line … Continue reading →

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Bronte to La Perouse Walk – 9 July 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had walked all the section of the coast from Bronte to La Perouse. Bob suggested this as the next stage of series of Sydney coastal walks (we had done the walk from Kurnell … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 June 2020

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

Another day spent out on Malabar Headland. This was a day of rain and rainbows rather than birds and whales. I could see rainbows just about all the day – including from when I arrived to when I left. These … Continue reading →

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