Bird of Prey Challenge (2 Viewers)

[Parabuteos lad]

For 2012 i have decided to challenge myself to photograph as many if not all UK birds of prey. im currently on a mere 5:
1. Buzzard
2. Kestrel
3. Peregrine Falcon (pair in flight)
4. Sparrow Hawk
5. Tawny Owl

i consider those above to be 5 of the easiest to find as they are more common. Next i will be looking for SE Owls, Barn Owls and Marsh harrier.
i will go to Martin Mere in search of Marsh harrier which will mean there is also the chance of Merlin, Hen Harrier, SE Owl and Barn Owl.
im relatively new to birdwatching and will be investing in a Digi Scope at the end of the month. im also hoping to knock a few species up at parkgate marsh during a spring tide (anyone know when one is?)

 

[Parabuteos lad]

will upload the pictures when they upload to Photobucket

 

[Firecrest5]

Do you need a licence to photograph the peregrines at this time of year around the nest area?

 

[Farnboro John]

Do you need a licence to photograph the peregrines at this time of year around the nest area?

Presumably if the pair is in Liverpool and he is no closer than other passers by there is no issue. If not then there might be.

John

 

[Firecrest5]

Ahh, yes if they are city-dwellers then of course. I just never really think of raptors in the concept having only ever monitored them in rural locations.

Presumably if the pair is in Liverpool and he is no closer than other passers by there is no issue. If not then there might be.

John

 

[tich62]

For 2012 i have decided to challenge myself to photograph as many if not all UK birds of prey. im currently on a mere 5:
1. Buzzard
2. Kestrel
3. Peregrine Falcon (pair in flight)
4. Sparrow Hawk
5. Tawny Owl

i consider those above to be 5 of the easiest to find as they are more common. Next i will be looking for SE Owls, Barn Owls and Marsh harrier.
i will go to Martin Mere in search of Marsh harrier which will mean there is also the chance of Merlin, Hen Harrier, SE Owl and Barn Owl.
im relatively new to birdwatching and will be investing in a Digi Scope at the end of the month. im also hoping to knock a few species up at parkgate marsh during a spring tide (anyone know when one is?)

were do you live mate,i live in stockbridge village in heigh rised flats,buzzard,kestrel and sparrowhawk can be seen every day from my kitchen window,and only yesterday there was a peregrine.if your looking to photograph a peregrine,go down to the anglican cathedral.

 

[Parabuteos lad]

ok, havent posted since start so here goes, im in west derby mate. My pictures of the peregrines are of the pair on the Anglican cathedral which is very public. will upload pics of what i have so far.

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Buzzard - Species 1
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Buzzarduptostandard3.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Buzzarduptostandard.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Buzzarduptostandard2.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Kestrel - Species 2
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00121.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00072.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Species 3 - Tawny owl
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/TawnyOwl.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Species 4 - Sparrow Hawk
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited2-1.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00553.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00558.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00578.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

still sparrowhawk
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC00588.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited-1.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Species 5 - Marsh Harrier
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC01298.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC01303.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/DSC01304.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

Species 6 - Peregrine
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited23.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited20.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/scott_allan1/Edited8.jpg

 

[Parabuteos lad]

This means i now have 6 birds of prey on my list:
1. Buzzard
2. Kestrel
3. Peregrine Falcon
4. Tawny Owl
5. Sparrow Hawk
6. Marsh Harrier

ALL pictures so far have been taken in Liverpool and surrounding areas, rumours on saturday of a Hobby spotted, trying to find the location

 

[Farnboro John]

This is a good game. Can I play?

John

Sparrowhawk
Buzzard X 2
Goshawk X 2

 

[Farnboro John]

And:

Marsh Harrier
Kestrel X 2
Peregrine X 2

 

[Parabuteos lad]

no you cant, because your are better on a serious note, if you want, start another thread containing yours and we'll see who gets the most? All pics must have been taken during 2012 and be in the uk

What setup are you using?

 

[Farnboro John]

Finally (to date this year)

Two White-tailed Sea Eagles
Golden Eagle
Short-eared Owl X 2

Nine I believe.

Game on

John

 

[Farnboro John]

I doubt I'm better but I may have better kit. Good plan. I'll do that. Perhaps one of the mods could split my stuff out from this thread (please!)

Good birding

John