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Chestnut the Eagle owl in mid flight

 

Photographed at York Bird of Prey Centre, UK

This mesmerising girl is called Chestnut. Photographed, when remembering to press the shutter..... at York Bird of Prey Centre.

 

She has the most mesmerising red/orange eyes. I have never seen anything like them.

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After witnessing the sovereignty and majesty of the Steller's sea eagle at Pittsburgh National Aviary, it was a wish and goal of mine to see them in the wild if I could.

 

A trip to Japan in February 2019 provided an opportunity. During these cold winter months, this species migrate to Hokkaido's coastline and rivers starting around November.

 

I was in Hokkaido to observe tanchozuru, the iconic red-crowned cranes and hoped to include a visit to Shiretoko National Park where Steller's can be seen.

 

Sadly, my wish did not come true as changes in itinerary and time restrictions did not allow for this excursion...so I must, for now, be content with my memories from the aviary.

 

What a magnificent bird, sadly they are now listed as vulnerable.

 

Wingspan is up to 2.5 m.

 

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Working falcon from a medieval festival

Gorgeous Short Eared Owl in flight a while ago at Thorney Island.

A stunning Red Kite in flight.😍😍

A stunning Red Kite in flight.

A beautiful Short Eared Owl in flight a couple of years ago at Thorney Island. 😍😍

Marsh Harrier today at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve.

Young Crested Caracara hoping to stick this landing...it did!

RED TAIL HAWK LOOKING FOR THE VOLE HE MISSED.

Hawkeye Falconry UK offers captivating public bird of prey displays across England and Wales, blending the ancient art of falconry with modern showmanship. Based in Thoresby, Nottinghamshire, they travel nationwide to bring their stunning birds to events of all sizes. Their shows feature an impressive lineup of Owls, Hawks, Eagles and Falcons, each one trained to showcase its natural flight patterns and hunting behaviours. These breathtaking displays offer a rare chance to witness these magnificent birds up close and in action.

This handsome young owl seemed to have a difficult time making a meal out of this fiddler crab's remains. Beaufort County, SC

This young Barred Owl took a shot at nabbing a treefrog and came up with talons full of salad- sans frog. Taken at Donnelly WMA, SC.

Taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

Taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

Great fun photographing these beautiful raptors on Sunday evening at Hirn Mill (River Gwash Ospreys)

An American Kestrel and the remains of one very unfortunate yellow-rumped warbler.

This beautiful Snowy Owl was an early Christmas gift for me this year. I was told by a friend a bunch of these owls migrate in St. Catharines, Ontario. I was lucky to find one within an hour of searching with help of other photographers.

Taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

My first photo of a Bald Eagle! With some patience laying beside the river in frozen mud I was able to capture this Bald Eagle in flight searching for its next meal.

Yellow-billed Kite, taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

A Marsh Harrier being seen off by a Crow at Titchfield Haven.

I couldn't have asked for better conditions to photograph these birds. Spring flowers are the best backdrop for such impressive animals.

 

Taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

Taken at the Center for Birds of Prey (Awendaw, SC)

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