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I had a "Peregrine" experience on the weekend while
sitting in a zodiac close to Wasp Island off South Durras. There were at
least 4 birds which appeared to be tending what I assume were two nest
sites high up on the cliff face. Their constant calling
was unmistakably as recorded at no. 08 on the Birds of the ACT calls &
songs CD.
It made good viewing to see these birds rise
up above the island, hold station in the stiff north easterly, drift back with
it, then zoom down at high speed below the cliff top before gently rising to one
or other of the only two places I saw them land. At one stage one bird
made a low fast direct flight to the mainland where I lost sight of it, but it
returned to the cliff top in similar fashion a few minutes later. The
resident Sooty Oystercatchers were nervous and while there was some harrassment
from the Falcons, I didn't see any of the Sooties get zapped. Would
like to have had a closer look but landing (which would be difficult) is
prohibited and no doubt that's just as well.
Cheers
Rod
Rod Mackay
Tel: 0407 456 330
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