Falco sparverius,

SWOSU campus, Weatherford, OK,

16 June 2019.

Taken on a birds of prey photography day.

This is a photo that luck played into some bad and some good; the bad was I killed my battery in my truck, but had the good fortune of witnessing these two love birds.

The feet of an American bald eagle, taken at Hawk Conservancy

huxleys birds of prey centre horsham

Decided to head over to Shingle Creek late this afternoon to see if I could capture a few images of my Barred Owl friends. After walking about ½ mile along the creek I began hearing an owl (actually I think it was 3 owls) west of the trail in the cypress swamp. I began to hike in that direction but it was not long before I was into the mud and water. All of the rain we have had recently has the area much more flooded than normal. Fortunately I was far enough that I was able to see one of the owl perched on a nearby branch. He sat there quite patiently as I carefully moved around the area trying to get a better angle, framing, and a pleasing background.

Nikon D600 1/800sec f/5.6 ISO 1000 Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 & 1.4x TC @420mm from Monopod

This adult Bald Eagle landed on a frozen Fox River stayed a few minutes and took off, for a nice photo opportunity.

Red Tail Hawk

Hen Harrier Glos England

Following Ian's comments I have cropped the photo to focus more on the subject. Better I think?

I had some fun doing a couple of filmstrips this afternoon, using a Gimp tutorial in the Learning Gimp group. I couldn't get it quite right but managed to improvise.

#arkansas #hardy #ozarks #mammothspring

Sitting on a tree branch.

UK, Hunting Osprey by Rishi of theWildPlanet.co.uk. ISO 500, 800mm, 1/2000, F8

Another from the other day at Fudgeys

I expect to hear the flutter of tiny wings soon!

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.

Spring Fair.

City of Belfast.

Northern Ireland

Again at Palmitos Park Gran Caneria.

Here is another beauty... Thanks for looking.

This guy is keeping a sharp eye on everything.

Ding Darling NWR, FL

Taken at portland bill dorset

SA

GetOutdoors! Photo contest 2018

www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

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