The Hover. (Circus cyaneus)

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  jimprichards

• Apr 18, 2014

[FONT="Verdana","sans-serif"]Really, really nice shot. I have a picture of a seagull doing almost the same thing over a beach on Lake Michigan.[/FONT]
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[FONT="Verdana","sans-serif"]We have lots of Red-Tailed Hawks, American Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Ospreys, but I never seem to have my camera when I see them. I was mowing my lawn last summer and saw a Bald Eagle carrying a fish in his talons--the funny thing was the fish's head was pointed forward...like the Raptor was taking him for a little spin. He was only about 60 feet off the ground and flying slow. Its moments like those that make me wish I had my camera. This shot inspires me to spend more time out in the field. We live near several marshesmaybe Ill get lucky.[/FONT]

 

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  Kingshot975

• Apr 18, 2014

Thanks for the reply Jim never go without your camera. I Guarantee no camera the birds will land on your head if you know what I mean. But just in case keep some form of camera with you at all times. Yes even there. Lol. Wish you all the luck and great photos for the future.

 

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  Colin Smale

• Apr 18, 2014

I see you got him John.

 

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  mali

• Apr 18, 2014

Good bird...Lucky you.

 

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  Donald Talbott

• Apr 18, 2014

Another superb capture John, tfs mate!

 

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  mags1967

• Apr 18, 2014

glad your efforts paid off with this super capture.great having these near you.all the best margaret.

 

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  Stanley Jones

• Apr 19, 2014

Fabulous action picture of this hen harrier John. Beautiful lighting, stop-action, focus, colors, and setting. Fantastic and congratulations!!!!!!

 

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  Mahsleb

• Apr 19, 2014

Nice shots John, your persistence paid off mate!