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marsh harrier from lakenheath

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.

Juvenile Caracara

Small and precise. Most of its prey is taken in flight, as it moves with ease through bare branches and dense thickets.

It feeds mainly on small songbirds, which is why it is often seen during the colder months in gardens where bird feeders attract tits and other small birds. As a result, the sparrowhawk also adapts well to the presence of people.

Thanks to everyone for taking time to view my photos and for all the comments and favourites they're really appreciated !

Found the GBH having a siren for lunch at Circle B.

native to Africa. One of the world's largest storks

Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont CA

Common to Europe and Asia

Barred Owl

 

The Barred Owl (Strix varia), or Northern Barred Owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. Adults are large, and are brown to grey with barring on the chest. Barred owls have expanded their range to the west coast of the United States, where they are considered invasive. Mature forests are their preferred habitat, but they are also found in open woodland areas. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, but they are also known to prey upon other small animals such as reptiles and amphibians.

 

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl

Orlando Wetlands Park

Christmas, FL

kestrel at close quarters

Kestrel Porbury Wharf Reserve

plenty around as normal from burwell

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Almost got the image I wanted

common to Europe and Asia

Cosplays from the movies/TV shows of Harley and the supporting characters such as King Shark, Captain Boomerang, Peacemaker, and Deadshot.

 

UPDATE: Wow!! I did not expect for this to make it on to Flickr's Explore page. Thanks to everyone for their faves and comments!!

Torenvalk Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

I think we all have bogey birds and this mine I have had them land close and they have gone before I can react or someone walks in the hide just as they land so believe it or not this is my first shot not great but maybe a start

photographed at Lettuce Lake Park in Temple Terrace, FL.

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