The most birds of prey we have encountered so far during our Bird Trails surveys was at Mary Glen, a working cattle property in the Mary Valley. Seventy three species of birds were recorded during our stay, including Black-shouldered Kite, Spotted Harrier, a new species for me, Whistling Kite, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Brown Goshawk, and we heard a Barn Owl calling during the night.
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Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris)
Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)
Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
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All great photos but the ones of the Spotted Harrier are especially beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat third picture is my favourite, great capture.
ReplyDeleteThat Harrier shot is amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the beautiful birds!! /Susanne
ReplyDeleteGreat series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteAmazing place to bird! Great pictures; I'm always envious of good flight shots!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a bird of prey paradise. Nice images!
ReplyDeleteA nice series and the Harrier shots are terrific!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do like the Spotted Harrier images very much~
ReplyDeleteLovely flight photos! /Pia
ReplyDeletethat harrier is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing looking birds. You captured them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the Spotted Harrier!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of birds of prey - I seem to find it hard to get good pictures of birds of prey - these are good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Like those above, the spotted harrier shits caught my eye! Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots of the flying birds of prey!
ReplyDeleteHard to capture raptors. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Spotted Harrier Neil, but nice shots to show me what it looks like - another one of the "Circus" family I guess.
ReplyDeletegreat looking raptors. Would like to see one for myself. :)
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