poontang Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 While giving my Barn Owl location a short break I've recently been watching a couple of young Kestrels on a local reserve. A great little spot with a couple of female Marsh Harriers, Buzzards and Kestrels being regular visitors. Apart from the occasional walker the place is almost deserted so the birds are pretty much undisturbed...until I turn up!! I've been struggling with the light recently, but managed to grab a few shots on Sunday of a lovely little Kestrel hunting around the waters edge. The light was pretty good for once, and the bird seemed totally unbothered by my presence. It was the first time out with a new lens, and I'm pretty pleased with the results. Here she is checking out the surroundings. Over the water. Just hanging around. Going in for the kill...she missed!! Back to square one. Floating around in the sunshine. It was a real pleasure to be so close to such a pretty, yet ruthless predator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Class pics. Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 WOW! Beautiful shots mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Absolutely outstanding photos ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowcaller Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Great pics.lovely bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Amazing! Well done you, I just wish i) I knew where to find them & ii) I had the patience. Mind, with retirement looming I may well learn both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Fantastic pictures of a beautiful bird The second pic looks as though she is looking at you and saying 'sod off, this is my gaff' Edited October 13, 2015 by rimotu66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eieieio Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Great pictures. 2nd one is my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Fantastic bud. Totally amazed :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thank you gentlemen Amazing! Well done you, I just wish i) I knew where to find them & ii) I had the patience. Mind, with retirement looming I may well learn both! Chris, check out local birdwatching websites, they usually have a search facility to show when and where certain birds are showing. You'll need a bit of patience to start with, but most birds are creatures of habit so you'll soon work out the best times and places to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Amazing photos, well done👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Cracking set of images. Number 4 is my fav good position and plenty of room to fly into.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 absolutely awesome pictures PT!! I'd love to get images like that how do you find tracking birds in flight with the sigma? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 brilliant pics,love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 If Greengrass likes them then you are definitely doing it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Very good , I would love to see some of the marsh harrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Stunning shots, I especially like No.2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY-72 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 well captured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Great pics, thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwest_colonel Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Beautiful photos. What a magnificent bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 well done cracking pictures , thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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