Still playing with textures.

Taken at the International Centre for Birds of Prey at Newent, Gloucestershire, UK.

Kestrel

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.

Berne, Suisse

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The female is back and I have it good authority that the male is also, although he didn't put in an appearance while I was there. In the bottom image you can see her defensive reaction to an intruder who flew over the nest!!

Kensington Metro Park, MI

Red Kite Gigrin Farm Powys Wales

Red Kite Gigrin Farm Powys Wales

Harris Hawk

This naughty boy escaped and refused to come back.

Big Flying Birds

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) female with Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) prey

1/4000 f/5.6 ISO 400 dramatic

A rare sight in those neck of the woods, this golden eagle gave us some spectacular views on the river.

Nikon D300S 70-200mm with TC-20E III Teleconverter. 400mm f/5.6 1/2500 ISO400

A shoot at Otterbourne Hides and Studio with the model Mia Moore and Leading Lines Events.

Common Buzzard South Gloucestershire England

Taken at the UK National Bird of Prey Centre at Newent Gloucestershire

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