Bird of the Week: 3rd March - raptors

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Mon, 03/03/2014 - 15:40

Holly

Hey all - this week's theme is inspired by the latest ep of Hello Birdy (but I will admit I haven't got to watch it yet). Lets see your raptor shots. Going to challenge you to post a perched photo and an in flight photo (max. 1 of each) if you have them - they don't have to be the same bird (but it would be great if they are).

Mon, 03/03/2014 - 16:44

Araminta

Most of my raptors are perched, just like this Nankeen Kestrel. I have posted him before.

(Unless we all go out to find raptors today, most of the photos will be older ones)

M-L

Mon, 03/03/2014 - 20:42

Elsie

I never get tired of seeing our shots M-L

Here are my two, a Pacific Baza perching and in flight. I can't wait to see everyones photos!

Mon, 03/03/2014 - 22:04

Lachlan

Here are my offerings for the week. I have a tragic lack of decent raptor photos; I love raptors, but never get any nice photos. Love the Baza and Nankeen Kesterel photos though!

Tue, 04/03/2014 - 05:04

cassie.c87

No perched photo for me and this is the onlt decent flying one I could find of a white-bellied sea eagle being bothered by a Whistling kite? (hope two raptors in one photo is ok)

Tue, 04/03/2014 - 06:41

rawshorty

Juvenile Brown Goshawk at the wetlands on Sunday.

Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)-0600 by rawshorty, on Flickr">Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)-0600 by rawshorty, on Flickr

Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)-0622 by rawshorty, on Flickr">Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)-0622 by rawshorty, on Flickr

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/

Tue, 04/03/2014 - 08:07

Rick N

Whistling kite at Watchells lagoon.

Tue, 04/03/2014 - 13:55

desbee

White-bellied Sea Eagles are my contribution. The flying one is a bit too far away for my 200mm lens, but is the best I can find. The head shot is an old scanned film shot from the archives, but is obviously perched at the time.

Des

Tue, 04/03/2014 - 15:30

shoop

Nankeen Kestrel doing a balancing act with the wind while perched. Osprey in flight just after take off.

Kerry - Perth, Western Australia.

Wed, 05/03/2014 - 11:10

#10

Annie W

Juvenile White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Juvenile Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle

West Coast Tasmania

Wed, 05/03/2014 - 18:47

#11

sacrednavel

Beautiful, everyone!

Thu, 06/03/2014 - 18:55

#12

Paulsod

A Little Eagle that had a Nest nearby, unfortunately a Storm blew it down before they had any Chicks.

Kippa-ring, Qld.

Thu, 06/03/2014 - 19:43

#13

windshear

Argh... my desktop computer died... guess I just have to enjoy all of your photos instead. (I have backups of my photos, it's just a bit complicated)

Thu, 06/03/2014 - 22:05

#14

mpb

My favourite backyard bird at the moment.

Spotted Harrier

Also excited to have a peregrine falcon visit.

Mark

Thu, 06/03/2014 - 22:42

#15

Lachlan

Wow! I wish I got Spotted Harriers and Peregrine Falcons in my backyard like that!

Splendid photos, Mark.

Fri, 07/03/2014 - 12:17

#16

greviousbh

Sun, 09/03/2014 - 09:57

#17

sue818

A couple from Exmouth in WA... Brown Falcon and Wedgetail Eagle. Sorry not the same bird. I especially love the Harrier shot, well done to catch it so well Sue