Free as a Bird

Raptors and Owls for me are the avian masters of flight. Never easy to photograph in the wild, but always a joy to see.

Before i was into photography i had a couple of sites where i would go in Spring to watch these cracking birds, one of which would surprise people as it was not supposed to exist except at one site. Kept quite to protect it from Egg collectors.

I hate to see these wonderful birds held captive, they should be free as a bird.

Osprey



Common Buzzard.



Little Owl.



Kestrel.



Peregrine.



Short-eared owl.



Sparrowhawk.



Barn Owl.

Re: Free as a Bird

Excellent photos Nom.

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Great pictures all, but the one of the kestrel is a real beaut.

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Lovely photographs Nom a joy to see ..

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They are all fabulous photos. Thanks for sharing them.

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Great photos Nom. I really like the one of the kestrel.

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Great photos Nom, the kestrel is stunning...

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All stunning birds - beauty and joy .......

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Thanks everyone, ive seen all the UK Birds of prey except White tailed sea eagle. One day i hope to see this beautiful bird.

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I love to see birds of prey-oK the `thump` when they hit another bird is not easy listening. We now have red kites around and they are magnificent-not too brave though. I saw one recently chased off by a couple of blackbirds.

http://www.redkites.co.uk/