Northern Harrier

getting slightly closer

Topvogel 31-05-2020

This Short-eared Owl just seemed to want to pose. It was very relaxed, enjoying the beautiful day just like I was. One of those magical days when the weather, nature and good people relish the moments.

two shots of Sundays kestrel in flight hunting mode

what a difference a bit of light makes as this was quite distant

This kite was battling a lost eye while trying to maintain balance on a windy day.

Shoreline Lake, Mountain View CA

a nice close one today pity most of the shots were against the sky

Sunnyvale, CA

Torenvalk Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Setting high above the sandy shoreline of the pacific ocean is a breading pair of Peregrine Falcons. These birds are the fastest living animals on earth. They can reach speeds of over 200 MPH when in a dive after prey and can outmaneuver most if not all birds they hunt.

Yes this is another of my nests and I WILL be tracking the young and chronicling their growth. I look forward to bringing this saga to you soon.

Make it a wonderful week and leaving a comment is always welcome.

Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay CA.

Asio flammeus.

Sunnyvale Baylands Park, Sunnyvale CA.

kestrel portrait

A male Kestrel perches

on the lookout for prey..

Thank you to anyone who Faves, Comments or Awards. It is always most appreciated.

this was a real bonus turning up at lackford all three birds captured inside a hour

did not quite nail this lovely male kestrel from levington

Many thanks for all your continued comments and faves, which are very much appreciated. Here's hoping for a travel restriction free 2022.

nice to get some shots from the hide across the woodland I quite often lose them in this area and get blurry shots

took loads of shots of the red kite but most were looking into the sun

Harris Hawk

Captive

Nooit eerder gefotografeerd. Niet helemaal tevreden, maar wel heel blijk dat deze zo voor de camera kwam....

This was from the breeding season when the local Kestrel were pretty visible getting food for their young

Santa Cruz, CA.

Hawk Owl

Northern Harrier vs Short-eared owl