Another great afternoon at Polesden Lacey with Alan Greehalgh's bird of prey collection.

Greifvogelpark Saarburg, Germany

White Cliffs Dover

Eagle Heights Kent UK

This picture is dedicated to all those who have supported me since I took up photography through their kind comments and 'favs' all of which makes a difference, believe me Cheers and Happy New Year Ted

2nd Raptor Rendezvous Gala

Tornfalk med groda.

Fotograferad i Falsterbo

It was too cold for me to go out this morning, so here is one from last weekend showing one of my favorite birds obeying traffic laws.

I sat in the cold for quite awhile to capture this moment. An hour+ of patience pays off.

Another great afternoon at Polesden Lacey with Alan Greehalgh's bird of prey collection.

Had the most awesome day at Claire Carter and Hawkeye Bird of Prey Photography Workshop in Thoresby Park. A privilege to get close to such beautiful birds and I learned such a lot about bird photography that I hope I can put in to practice in future. My photos (just a few here out of 100s I took today) are pale imitations of what is achievable but I'm happy with (some of) my efforts with limited kit.

Lanner x Saker Falcon

Another great afternoon at Polesden Lacey with Alan Greehalgh's bird of prey collection.

Eagle owl

My old friend gets a wakeup call from a Common Redpoll that landed & started calling only a few feet away! It was mid-afternoon,and it appears I`ve found this Merlin sleeping off a late lunch. I found it a bit odd that after the initial shock of being startled,it paid little to no attention to the redpoll,or to me come to think of it.The Merlin only seemed to be focused on a preening routine,occasionally taking a glance my way.

it went that way

Bird of prey

Birdfs of Prey Blakesley Hall Birmingham

buzzards fighting over a rabbit

Red Kite Gigrin Farm Wales

Shame about the caravan in the background!!

last minute afternoon out.. arrived in time for the last demo of the day (3pm)

Up before 'the Beak'?

Another, older female goshawk.

This Harrier lives on the bay in Newport. She has a fairly large hunting area in the protected nature area. If only MORE areas were like this! The Harriers nest in the bay which is restricted from humans. The male is seen less than the female. The males service more than one nest and are not around as often. Our coastlines are deminishing, and this beauty is a joy to watch gliding over the cliffs. I am hoping our children will get the chance to enjoy this in the next generation.

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I took my dad here for his 50th birthday, so we took the camera, glad we did got some great results!

Another great afternoon at Polesden Lacey with Alan Greehalgh's bird of prey collection.