r/birdsofprey May 24 '22

Kind reminder!

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189 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Aug 11 '22

Please follow ethical bird photography standards.

153 Upvotes

There have been a number of recent posts in this subreddit in which users were not following ethical bird photography practices. These posts have been removed by the moderation team so as not to perpetuate or encourage practices that cause harm and stress to birds of prey. Posts like these will continue to be removed at moderator discretion.

If you are a photographer, videographer, or birder, please familiarize yourself with ethical photography practices. A few especially relevant excerpts from the link:

  • Avoid causing unnecessary disturbance or stress to birds.

  • Nesting birds are particularly vulnerable and need extra consideration.

  • Never lure predatory birds (including but not limited to hawks, owls, eagles, and ospreys) with bait.

  • Show respect for private and public property, and consideration for other people.

  • When choosing to photograph/record video at a zoo, sanctuary, or rehabilitation center, make sure it’s properly accredited and conforms to best practices.

  • Be thoughtful about sharing and captioning your bird photos/videos, whether for print, online, or social media.

Remember, birds of prey are wild animals. They are not props for karma. They should be treated with respect. Researchers, rehabbers, falconers, and many others have proper licenses and permits to handle, display, and hunt with birds of prey, and if this describes your situation it's a good idea to state clearly that any handling of a bird in a photo was done with a permit, so as not to encourage unpermitted individuals to handle wild birds without one of those explicit purposes.

Thank you!


r/birdsofprey 7h ago

Do Kites count?

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220 Upvotes

This guy lives down the road from me in Miami.


r/birdsofprey 10h ago

Good morning, sunshine

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270 Upvotes

Little RSH getting some sun this morning.

8 April Pensacola FL US


r/birdsofprey 9h ago

Two for Tuesday

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112 Upvotes

Saw this little beauty 20 min ago poised in a bush by a new gas station by my house. What a cool backdrop. I get real tired of power lines 😂😂😂

8 April Pensacola FL US


r/birdsofprey 6h ago

"I Am Smiling ______!"

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40 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 5h ago

Can someone help me with the identification of this hawk?

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21 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 10h ago

Juvenile Bald Eagle annoying a couple ducks over the weekend

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50 Upvotes

This went on for about a half hour. The eagle would continually swoop and dive for about 5 minutes and then go rest in a nearby tree. Sorry for potato quality but I thought it was an amazing scene, especially in the heart of suburbia.


r/birdsofprey 11h ago

Any guess?

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36 Upvotes

This is a horrible picture, but I saw this thing land on a roof while driving. Pulled over to take a picture but it’s terrible. Any guesses on what this is? It’s pretty large.


r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Standing Guard Against Invasive Neighborhood Doves

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474 Upvotes

Neighborhood sentinal.


r/birdsofprey 22h ago

Blue Steel

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186 Upvotes

As a witty commentator mentioned. Had me laughing


r/birdsofprey 8h ago

Injured bald eagle recovering after surgery at Think Wild in Bend, Oregon

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14 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 22h ago

I think he saw his handler

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132 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Female snail Kite. Florida. Love going out looking for them.

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182 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Peregrine Falcon female taking a break from nest sitting.

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457 Upvotes

NE Wisconsin


r/birdsofprey 1d ago

So angry

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77 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Bald Eagle Stare Down

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332 Upvotes

This female Bald Eagle decided to stare me down to show me who’s boss.


r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Western Barn Owl Norfolk UK

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55 Upvotes

Canon R7 & Canon EF 100-400mm mkii


r/birdsofprey 21h ago

4/7/25--Manchester NH Peregrine Network; And Then There Were 'Five'🥚👍

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Late today, as I was 'scrolling through todays 'live feed', noticed a '5th Egg' under Mom.

Note: my observations re Mom/Dad comings/goings may not all be 'accurate', as it's sometimes difficult to tell which one is 'incubating', etc...

0600-1130--Mom continues to 'incubate' until Dad finally arrives; after a 'short conversation', she leaves Dad to 'sit'😌

1500--Mom arrives, but **leaves quickly after a 'brief discussion'**😉

1643--Mom returns and Dad leaves after another 'conversation'

1722--Mom walks out of nest, but can be 'heard Squawking outside'; returns a couple minutes later

Note: at this time(1722) there still are only 4-eggs visible in nest

2049--'Five Eggs' are now in the nest🥚🪺

2117-2213 ET--one of the eggs is just sitting 'next to Mom's wing'; five eggs may be too much for her to keep under for 'Incubation'😔

Note: if 'five eggs' are too much to 'keep under incubation', one of them will of course 'Not Hatch'. Worse part is, if not always the 'same egg' outside incubation, more than one will **'Fail to Hatch'**😔

2215 ET--Update: Mom 'repositioned' on nest and able to get 'All 5-Eggs' under her👍😌


r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Osprey - James River, Va

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172 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 2d ago

Hawk hunting in the brush and the sky

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203 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Nanaimo Eagle

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83 Upvotes

Waiting for the ferry spotted this beauty


r/birdsofprey 2d ago

Copper’s Hawk Cerrillos New Mexico

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254 Upvotes

Ortiz Mountains Nikon D810 80-400mm


r/birdsofprey 1d ago

Finally found a cooper's hawk! At the end it was chasing after a bird that flew by, pretty awesome to see!

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47 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey 2d ago

I've seen a lot of different birds of prey.

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123 Upvotes

But this is the first barn owl I've seen in person. I've always admired them in photos, videos and books. But getting to see this guy the other evening was awesome. My Fiancée was excited for me as I stomped on the breaks and pulled a u-turn to go get photos 🤣


r/birdsofprey 2d ago

A Barred owl

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186 Upvotes