Doc Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 For my sons 11th birthday suprise we took him for a birding experience, it was basically three times of owls, a Harris hawk and a Peregrine that James could hold and fly. Below are a few shots, taken with a 1000d and a 70-300 Sigma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Beautiful birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I used to have a pair of little owls in the distant past, couldn't afford anything else then. They are difficult to fly, and mostly grumpy, tending to get distracted quick. Much like me really. I love the one launching off the hand, great shot, I'll bet James loved the experience..........did you check his pockets when you left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Cheers guys and Yes James was in his element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Lovely. I love birds of prey, so photogenic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Fabulous shots Mick - I just love those birds of prey !! Di's got her Certificate of Falconry from a falconry center just outside Stratford - you'll have to have a chinwag with her lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 I will do Kim. It's something I really enjoy, I love the outdoors, really I love anything to do with the outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 There is a falconry centre near Barnsdale Lodge in Rutland, I go past it now and again, my friends been and says it's great, he used to keep hawks so probably gets withdrawal symptoms. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks for the tip Martyn will have to visit this one as we sometimes go Rutland water bird watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 impressive Thanks John, if I had a better camera they would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Magnificent creatures nice photos, I love to see the displays at the game fairs. I was watching a pair of common buzzarrds through my binos today circling looking for breakfast. I could tell they were common because they were swearing alot Ill fetch my coat Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Very nice, top ones are Eagle Owl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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