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Faithful Focus
Framed in monochrome and steady in spirit, a loyal companion holds a quiet focus on what lies ahead. “Faithful Focus” captures a moment framed for the future.
The Gray Ghost and Golden Age Batman make a nice team.
Normally I go '80s but sometimes the '40s is great for a "vintage" photo.
Happy Monday, everyone !
Happy Thanksgiving week, America !!
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In addition to last week's Belted Kingfisher in-flight, this is another nemesis of mine.
Until now, I didn't have any decent shots of the male or female Harrier.
I was pleased to snatch this shot on Saturday then got some decent shots of a female at a different location the next day.
When I'm out on a trail, I habitually stop and turn around ( ok, sometimes I don't stop but just turn around and walk backwards briefly ) to double check what might be behind me ( and to
get a perspective on what things should look like on the return route in an unfamiliar area ).
Fortunately I did so at the right time just as this guy was doing a fly-by because that was the only time I saw him.
KCSM 4563 a Gray Ghost AC4400CW is seen on point doing work in Wolverton yard at Wolverton Ontario, Near Ayr Ontario with a KCS gevo and UP SD70ACe trailing, The UP was leading a CPKC 734 that died and was rescued and merged into this train at London Ontario.
This beautiful male allowed me to film him as he fed in the field. You can see his crop is full. I find these "Gray Ghosts" to be so utterly stunning. Definitely one of my favorite birds of prey! I love their owl-like faces. They hunt with silent flight, using their ears and eyes with their stiff feathers on their facial disc that collect the sounds of moving animals which then focuses them on the Harrier's ears. This is very similar to owls but you rarely see this in hawks.
Their cousins the Hen Harrier in Europe are declining so rapidly especially in the UK where there are only 4 breeding pairs left! This is mostly due to red grouse hunters (usually on rich estates) shooting them because the harriers eat the grouse. It is illegal to shoot them in the UK but sadly the shooting continues and they are the most endangered bird of prey there. Hopefully conservation efforts there will stop it from being extinct there so they can have a healthier population as their Northern cousins.
This video was filmed without a tripod... sorry :)
Coyote Hills
Best time today hanging out with Beth and Tom looking for the Short-eared Owls. I didn't care if I saw them, but sorry Beth didn't get to. Great views of this male Northern Harrier.
KCSM 4548 ("Grey Ghost" AC4400CW) leads CPKC 540 (ethanol loads) around the curve under I-90 in Des Plaines, IL, approaching Mt. Prospect Road.
we woke up yesterday to about 5cm of fresh white stuff........Jackie wasn't impressed, neither were we......
I know this shot is a little dark but I intended it that way, it was quite a task to get the exposure right with all the bright light coming through the trees across the river, thought that the darkness added a bit of mood!
LARGE ~or~ View On Black
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