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Swede’s Photographs

Hunter in the Air

Every year for Thanksgiving, we head east to Georgia, usually stopping midway. For the past couple of years, we’ve stayed at a hotel on the beach in Gulfport, Mississippi. The area is often teeming with various bird species. I spotted this osprey (Pandion haliaetus) there a couple of years ago. Watching them dive into the water and emerge with a fish is truly fascinating. I’ve witnessed it a few times, but I’ve never been close enough to capture a clear, detailed image.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

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This image features an osprey in mid-flight set against a clear, open sky. Its broad wings are fully outstretched, revealing intricate feather patterns that emphasize both its strength and grace. The bird's head is slightly tilted, showcasing its sharp eyes and unique facial markings, which give it a majestic and commanding presence. It's a striking portrayal of the osprey's power and elegance in its natural element.
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Dennis
I was so incredibly lucky today, I know that this little owl lives in the area and saw it a few times already, but it always flew away long before I was able to get a good photo.
But today it wasn't phased by my presence at all and allowed me to get this photo. That was such an awesome experience!

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A grey-brown coloured little owl, perched in a huge hole in an old apple tree. The owl is looking directly at the camera.
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Florian Launette
Sometimes (all the time actually) you have to be lucky. Last summer, I was filming the mist rising over the forest at sunset in Cacao, French Guiana and my drone was begging me to come back because it had no more battery. It was when I brought it home that I noticed this bird of prey on its tree facing the sunset. Just enough time to gently take its portrait. Lucky, I tell you !

How I took this photo ? Drone Mavic Pro Hasselblad lens 24 mm 1/80e f4 Iso 800 Manual Raw no filter Not IA

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Swede’s Photographs

Majestic, Red-Shouldered Hawk

This is an image I've had for a while. The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) was perched in an oak tree inside my backyard fence. I'm sure the bird was hoping for some easy prey like a songbird or squirrel visiting a bird feeder.

Are you interested in rapping raptors? Visit my photo gallery to see the raptors in action, although they might not actually be rapping!

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"The image shows a red-shouldered hawk perched on a tree branch. The hawk is facing to the right, with its body turned slightly away from the camera, giving a clear view of its back and side. The bird's plumage is a mix of brown and white, with intricate patterns of lighter and darker feathers. The feathers on its back and wings are predominantly dark brown with white spots, while the tail feathers are banded with dark and light stripes. The hawk's eyes are sharp and piercing, with a yellowish hue around the pupils. Its beak is curved and sharp, designed for tearing flesh, and is dark in color with a yellow base. The legs and feet of the hawk are yellow, with strong, curved talons that are dark at the tips. The bird is perched on a branch covered in patches of lichen, with a background of blurred green foliage, indicating a natural habitat." - Copilot
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Gidi Kroon

Buzzards (I presume) seen from my balcony. The local newspaper in Best had just printed an article that they were spotted in town and they were not wrong. I think I saw four flying together over my flat, I don't know whether that's normal behaviour.

Photos by me, re-use allowed with attribution. Canon EOS R10, Canon RF 100-400, cropped.
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A bird of prey sitting in a tree, calling out. Photo is a half length portrait.
A bird of prey sitting in a tree, giving side eye to the photographer
A bird of prey flying in the sky looking to the ground for prey
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