birds of prey

Still have photos from Robert's country and managed to get a shot of the Osprey which is a lifer for me. He looks small and I had such a hard time seeing him but managed to pull some photos off. Is he a Juvenile he looks cartoonish?

Many people believe owls are strictly nocturnal. But this beautiful Barred Owl was actively hunting yesterday morning at 9:00 AM and was kind enough to allow me a few good shots before it decided to fly off. And here's a funny tip that isn't very well-known: If you are watching or photographing...

After getting a few still shots of this American Bald Eagle and waiting over an hour for it to leave its perch, I gave up and moved on to another area of interest. After I got about a quarter mile away I turned to see if it was still there and just then it took off and flew directly toward me...

One of my more funny captures. This Crested Caracara was preening and seems to have taken interest in one of its feathers!

One of the places I frequently hold wildlife photography workshops at here in Florida is home to a good number of Crested Caracara. One of my favorite birds to photograph and it seems to like the attention as well!

I wasn't able to capture the actual kill this Crested Caracara made of a Cattle Egret but was fortunate enough to get some great shots of it eating and flying away with some left-overs for its family!

An active day of Osprey shooting on Lake Jesup, Florida. Great day for my client and me as well!

These tall birds of prey are unlike any other! They look like pretty storks, but dont let their looks deceive you. These highly intelligent hunters walk around the grasslands searching for snakes, lizards, and rodents. They then chase after their prey stomping on them with their powerful feet...

Eleonora's Falcon - Falco eleonora, Sikiminia , Lesvos The rough North coastal track of Lesvos (Eftalou to Sikiminia road) provides excellent views of the coast of Turkey, from where ,unfortunately thousands Syrian migrants have crossed the Aegean, into Greece, many of them loosing their lives...

Maybe a young adult? Looking like he has his focus and way with things. Though I have never heard of a soft Hawk, have you?

Another picture from Brookgreen Garden at Murrell's Inlet. This guy was looking over his kingdom because there isn't anyone on the grounds that would challenge him. I thought I throw in another photo in case you didn't see him the first time.

Saw my friend again today at the park. This picture is the same Hawk I believe that I have seen before. This is a different view.

I hardly get a chance to get a photo of these. It's not the best picture but it's one of the very few I have of him.

One of the largest Kestrels in the falcon family, this chap was very busy and we had to wait for quite a while for him to pose for us, but it was worth it ! He is a beauty.

Out looking for the resident hawk...gave me a little fly by

Swallow-tailed Kite Shame about the overcast sky .

Roadside Hawk

This beauty was perched for a long time as if he was expecting a photo shoot. The hawks were very active yesterday at the Reserve.

Peregrine Falcon diving to pond below to snatch an Avocet chick.