Natural Killers

[chrisiow]

I had a trip to the Owl & Falconry centre on the IOW today only 4 miles from home, been open 10 years and this was my first visit, first attempt at birds in flight and struggled a bit on exposure but definately learnt a lot. 1,2,5,6,7 taken with 300mm f/4 IS 3,4 with 70-200 f/2.8 IS wide open f/2.8

1. Bald Eagle

2. Bald Eagle

3.Steppes Eagle

4. ? Hawk

5. Eagle Owl

6. Eagle Owl

7. Eagle Owl

 

[geordieboy]

1. 2. 3. Fantastic. Like the Eagle Owl as well.

 

[spencer]

Awesome shots, 2 & 3 for me though.

 

[JPS]

What was he eating in number 1, some other birds chick???

 

[neogfx]

Nice shots, 5 and 6 are the best for sure.
#4 is either a Lanner Falcon or a Peregrine Falcon. The two raptors are VERY similar in appearance, but I believe this is the Peregrine as it has a darker hood than the Lanner. I believe it may be a Saker-Peregrine but can't be sure.

 

[Susane]

Excellent set. 7 is my favourite.

 

[moomike]

7th is my favourite too but the clarity of detail in the 2nd is spot on

 

[gwocni]

#1 Brilliant take..........

 

[sypix]

All are absolutely fantastic. Difficult to choose a personal fave.

 

[irw1]

All great shots, but 1,2 and 7 are my personal favs.

 

[Yv]

All excellent shots, #1 takes my pick though!

 

[Bev]

Brilliant series! beautiful birds. all images are amazing but #5 & #6 are my favs.

 

[Notch]

All are absolutely fantastic. Difficult to choose a personal fave.

 

[antihero]

All are absolutely fantastic. Difficult to choose a personal fave.

must say that too! they are all great. If i was being tortured though i would have to say #1!

 

[..MD..]

nice set thanks for sharing

 

[PIKEMAN]

Nice very nice really like the in flight shots ,spot on.