Fish Eagle on the wing

With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is probably the most familiar bird of prey in Africa. Perched majestically on a high branch, the contrast between the white upper-body and tail (not obvious in this shot), the chestnut belly and the black wings is unmistakable.

 

I followed this bird as it flew past, most shots were out of focus, but in this one I fluked an in focus shot of its raised wing. That alone saved this shot from the recycle bin.

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