PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 A few shots of some birds of prey I have taken in Surrey and Kent, I am pretty lucky where I live as I see a Buzzards, Ride Kites and Kestrels most days and we have Barn Owls nearby as well. It is worth the odd trip to Kent for the Harriers and a few Hares this time of year as well the Merlin which are so quick and low when hunting I have yet to get a photo but will keep trying.. Buzzard (blue sky seems to be rarer) Buzzard by Martin Billard, on Flickr Red Kite Red Kite by Martin Billard, on Flickr Marsh Harrier Marsh Harrier (male) by Martin Billard, on Flickr Kestrel Kestrel by Martin Billard, on Flickr Barn Owl (my favourite) Barn Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr A Hobby from last year after a Crane Fly. Won't be long till they return to the uk chasing dragonflies. Hobby with crane fly in it's sights by Martin Billard, on Flickr 8 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Tremendous! Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,306 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 40 minutes ago, PINNACLE said: A few shots of some birds of prey I have taken in Surrey and Kent, I am pretty lucky where I live as I see a Buzzards, Ride Kites and Kestrels most days and we have Barn Owls nearby as well. It is worth the odd trip to Kent for the Harriers and a few Hares this time of year as well the Merlin which are so quick and low when hunting I have yet to get a photo but will keep trying.. Buzzard (blue sky seems to be rarer) Buzzard by Martin Billard, on Flickr Red Kite Red Kite by Martin Billard, on Flickr Marsh Harrier Marsh Harrier (male) by Martin Billard, on Flickr Kestrel Kestrel by Martin Billard, on Flickr Barn Owl (my favourite) Barn Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr A Hobby from last year after a Crane Fly. Won't be long till they return to the uk chasing dragonflies. Hobby with crane fly in it's sights by Martin Billard, on Flickr The top one of the buzzard is top notch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,503 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Merlin would be nice mate, see them on the moors near me, had a pair nesting couple of years ago.........great little falcons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,480 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 lovely pics mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 hours ago, bell said: Merlin would be nice mate, see them on the moors near me, had a pair nesting couple of years ago.........great little falcons They are one of the best, they way they fly just feet off the ground at lightening speed puts them in a super league of hunter, saw one fly into a flock of starlings took one and was off before the others knew what had hit them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,570 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Those shot are stunning PINNACLE stunning. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FastDogz 155 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Perfect. What kit are you using? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,739 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 The hobby is a fantastic shot mate,was it local?Started seeing red kite said in west London nowadays,on a regular basis. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 09:29, FastDogz said: Perfect. What kit are you using? Thanks, a bit of a mix Canon bodies and prime or a Sigma 150-600C On 28/03/2018 at 09:43, mackem said: The hobby is a fantastic shot mate,was it local?Started seeing red kite said in west London nowadays,on a regular basis. Thanks, taken near Farnham. The Kites seem to be all over we have loads in Surrey and I saw one on the Isle of Sheppy the other day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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