Raptor - Kiev, Ukraine?

Keebs · Tuesday 14th June 2011, 09:34

This had the swifts I was trying to photograph flying high and loud as it went past.

Looks falcony to me. Anyone know for sure?

Pete Mella · Tuesday 14th June 2011, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Keebs

This had the swifts I was trying to photograph flying high and loud as it went past.

Looks falcony to me. Anyone know for sure?

It's a hobby - note the red "trousers".

Keebs · Tuesday 14th June 2011, 09:42

Thanks - I thought it looked a bit big for a Hobby but of course judging size of BIF's is an inexact science.

njlarsen · Tuesday 14th June 2011, 12:33

Judging size on anything is an inexact science

Niels

Sy V · Tuesday 14th June 2011, 14:25

It's a Hobby... for sure!

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Tuesday 14th June 2011, 09:42	#3
Keebs If I fire off enough shots, maybe just one of 'em will be a photo! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rural Essex Posts: 2,555	Thanks - I thought it looked a bit big for a Hobby but of course judging size of BIF's is an inexact science.