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Short-toed Eagle up close and personal 2
ColD

Short-toed Eagle up close and personal 2 (Circaetus gallicus)

Circling above my head for a few minutes this bird was a real wow factor as it came unbelievably close. Picture 2 of 3
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Habitat
Garrigue and mountain
Location
Kaliviani, Crete, Greece
Date taken
20/11/2012
Scientific name
Circaetus gallicus
Equipment used
Canon 40D, 200-500 Tamron
Stanley Jones
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Fabulous view with those wings fully stretched and tail flared. Great feather detail, color, lighting, focus, and eye contact with a great complimentary background. Exceptional Collllll!!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Gosh, three great overheads you capture Col. What an experience for you.

A superb picture with some great plumage detail - well done.
 

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