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

Peregrine Falcon Fledgling

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.

American Kestrel

raptor, bird, owl, eagle owl, closeup, orange, eyes, nature, portrait

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

What better way to spend your Sunday morning than watching an Osprey fish for the first meal of the day?

(Buse variable)

(Mäusebussard)

(Poiana)

(Common Buzzard)

(Buteo buteo)

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

Merlin atop a lone tree branch

Peregrine Falcon South West England

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.

Greenway

In Flight at Llandeusant Red Kite Feeding Station in Mid Wales

Common Buzzard South Gloucestershire England

This came into the garden after the birds that we feed. It chased one from one of the shrubs next to the feeder, to the hedge. The little bird got away and the sparrow hawk is still hungry.