Birds Birds of Prey / Raptor Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[spudhead]

Female Kestrel

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Nice! Hard to tell at this stage, I'd be inclined to think Female as there is no orange around the head/neck, but it could just be that it's young. Good idea for a thread

Stunning detail! Very well done.

 

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Lots of Bald Eagles today

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 400

Juvenile

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 400

See the crab?

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 10000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 10000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 400

 

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This juvenile Bald Eagle let me get close.

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2500

Then it took off

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 411.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2000

circled around

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• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 376.0 mm
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• 1/1250 sec
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and came back

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• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 407.0 mm
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• 1/1250 sec
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to land close by.

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• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 407.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[iamdlewis]

This Red-Tailed Hawk was taking some time before continuing the nest building. I believe I saw where the nest was being built so I hope upon returning from my trip that there will be a nest.

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 160

 

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Juvenile Bald Eagle

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 1,200.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 8000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 454.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 8000

 

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Juvenile Bald Eagle catching a Ling Cod
Edit - added this first shot (immediately below)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1000

edit - lifted the shadows in the wings a bit in the image below

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Barred Owl Pair - they typically choose cedar, fir, spruce and pine trees to nest in, most often found in old-growth forests. This is because they like to find large cavities in trees to nest in, and older trees have more natural holes in them. They like a tree to have plenty of dense foliage to protect themselves and their babies. Image taken in Central, FL on April 23, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha 1 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM. Shot at ISO 800 400mm f/4.5 1/3200

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 800

 

[spudhead]

lift off female kestrel

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Phil Vetra]

Ok this is an old shot from 2016 taken with a99ii and minolta 400 and 1.4 teleconverter, I came across this kestrel on a railway siding View attachment 24535View attachment 24536View attachment 24536

Man always such detail...Must be your pets. ;-)

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

Bald Eagle watching over Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort, Ky.

• ILCE-9
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 320

 

[spudhead]

Man always such detail...Must be your pets. ;-)

Thanks for comments Phil

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Juvenile Bald Eagle catching a Ling Cod

Fantastic pics of the drama. Especially the last one: the light and/or your edits are just right

Barred Owl Pair

Beautiful portrait of these lovely birds with a wonderful background

 

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New for me, Great Horned Owlettes

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 800

AN

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 640

Cooper's Hawk

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 160

 

[Tinopener]

Here's another shot of the Sparrow hawk

 

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Bald Eagle mobbed by crows

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 2000

 

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Juvenile Bald Eagle taking a break

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 4000

Taking a bite

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 4000

 

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Can you hear it?

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

 

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Juvenile Bald Eagle on a sandbar.

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[DavidN]

A couple from a recent trip to Rutland water (male osprey 033) and Clay Marshes (female Marsh Harrier)

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[DavidN]

A series showing a food pass from a male to female Marsh Harrier at Sculthorpe Moor NR last week. It's a shame about the out of focus telegraph wires in the background but not much I could do as I was shooting from a hide and it happened very fast. Quite far away so quite heavy crop.

It's one of the best organised reserves I've been to with the entire site having timber boardwalks and large hides.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[spudhead]

First shot David very nice