raptor

Lots of juvenile birds stayed on in southern Spain quite late this migration. Sad to see them go, but so uplifting when they return each spring!

I don't know what it has caught, but it aint lettin go!! A

this osprey did a flip in the air as he prepared to dive in after the fish below

Slight wind made gliding seem effortless. This O came in close while hunting over the river.

This Sparrowhawk sat in the Forsythia in my garden for over an hour last weekend. He had just eaten and spent much of his time preening and resting, all the while keeping a keen eye on what was going on in the rest of the garden. Usually he sits in this shrub briefly before launching himself...

During our trip to Spain I could also make quite a serie of the Griffon Vulture, so check out: www.ltdphoto.com for more of this majestic birds and other species. please feel free to leave a comment in the guestbook (gastenboek)

This little owl took his time to pose for my camera. I had to remove the extender, so closeby was this bird. This picture is not cropped so you might get an idea about the distance, it was about 4 meters. The round shapes right and left of the bird are carwheels from a car passsing by. Cheers...

My 1st attempt at BIF

On a recent visit to the RSPB island of Ramsey we were priveleged to be on the island with only 3 other people and were lucky to be able to get close to this beautiful bird which was perched on the cliff edge. The weather was superb and I recommend the island to anyone who is in the area.

Taken at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Taken with Sigma 50-500mm at 500mm, f6.3, 1/2000, ISO 400

male Kestrel showing nicely at Pagham today

Turkey vulture in morning sun over Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania

The crow didn't give the osprey a moment's peace.

I almost walk right under this one... Thanks for the correction!

In a tree at Blashford

This red-shouldered hawk and mate built a nest in a tree across the street from my house. After spending much time with my camera set up and ready to go, I finally was able to capture this regal raptor in an at-ease pose.

a praying Rough-legged Buzzard more of this bird on my re-newed website: www.ltdphoto.com feel free to leave a message in my guestbook (gastenboek)

After being harassed by eagle, osprey drops fish and goes on the attack.

To much reach this time