I took this photo so that I could identify the black and white birds on a far off skeleton tree. I only saw the incoming missile when I examined the photos at home:

I think the missile is probably a Noisy Miner. The two birds on the tree are Magpie-larks. I’ve often seen Noisy Miners sitting on this strategically-placed dead tree branch, which has a good view over Manly Dam. I’ve seen several types of birds perched there, but the Magpie-larks are usually closer to the water rather than high in a tree.

Date spotted: 30 May 2024