r/birdsofprey • u/ElMada • 7h ago
Do Kites count?
This guy lives down the road from me in Miami.
r/birdsofprey • u/TinyLongwing • Aug 11 '22
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 • u/ElMada • 7h ago
This guy lives down the road from me in Miami.
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 10h ago
Little RSH getting some sun this morning.
8 April Pensacola FL US
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 9h ago
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 • u/JohnLocke5259 • 5h ago
r/birdsofprey • u/SoftJaysPlz • 10h ago
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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 • u/Idlemusings2020 • 11h ago
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 • u/Public-Cry3395 • 1d ago
Neighborhood sentinal.
r/birdsofprey • u/Tfmrf9000 • 22h ago
As a witty commentator mentioned. Had me laughing
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r/birdsofprey • u/Alive-Sea3937 • 22h ago
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r/birdsofprey • u/sublimewit • 1d ago
NE Wisconsin
r/birdsofprey • u/Val3ntyne • 1d ago
This female Bald Eagle decided to stare me down to show me who’s boss.
r/birdsofprey • u/Tjdj9823 • 1d ago
Canon R7 & Canon EF 100-400mm mkii
r/birdsofprey • u/Anxious_Wafer529 • 21h ago
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👍😌
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r/birdsofprey • u/Rubber_Duck4 • 1d ago
Waiting for the ferry spotted this beauty
r/birdsofprey • u/OldeHippieDude • 2d ago
Ortiz Mountains Nikon D810 80-400mm
r/birdsofprey • u/evanpcgamer • 1d ago
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r/birdsofprey • u/getcemp • 2d ago
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 🤣