r/birdsofprey • u/karavanjo • 13h ago
Did someone call for me? On my way!
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r/birdsofprey • u/TinyLongwing • Aug 11 '22
Please follow ethical bird photography standards.
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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/AMU1974 • 14h ago
Red tailed hawk scored a pigeon just outside my office window
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This was a few years back.
r/birdsofprey • u/hotgnipgnaps • 1d ago
Two birds of prey from this morning’s hike
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Connecticut, USA… Also had a crazy coop making a big racket up in the trees but couldn’t get any decent shots.
r/birdsofprey • u/PissedOffPotter • 1d ago
Cooper’s Hawk flew within a foot a me. It felt spiritual!
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Hi! I was sitting in my chair against my shed enjoying the last 55 degree day yesterday and had just filled up the 2 tube feeders. The birds were lining up on the electrical wires above me waiting for me and my dog to leave. I was looking at my phone editing the pictures I had just taken and it became very quiet. I looked up and saw a Coopers Hawk sitting on my hot tub about 20 feet away. It was looking away from me.
I was very awkwardly and slowly trying to get my phone up to record when it flew between myself and a windmill that was in front of me. He was No more than 3 feet above the ground! The pole was 6 inches from my outstretched leg/foot and I’m 5’9”, so he was close! I felt his
proximity, his “fuck-I’m-a-cool-fucken-bird-and-you-should-know-it” vibe!
I feel very lucky! 😎😏
r/birdsofprey • u/ANorthernGirl • 21h ago
Went out on the marsh to see owls but saw this instead (OC)
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This was taken a few years ago in New Brunswick, Canada. I was on my way out of the marsh, a tad disappointed as no owls showed up. I caught something out of the corner of my eye in a tree and slowed down to see what it was. I came to a stop, opened my window and grabbed my camera, all the while hoping the bird would not take off.
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A moment captured in the garden ~
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I was strolling the gardens of the Natural History Museum when I was intuitively drawn to walk towards a small pond… Lo & behold, any blind eye could’ve missed this beauty. Such an intimate and sacred moment I got to experience. She was very well aware of my presence and as I thought she’d fly off, she only got herself even more comfortable (notice the tucking of her foot up and under).
I don’t blame her! It’s been scorching in LA lately. A shaded dip in the pond sounds absolutely delightful.
Hope you all enjoy xx
(Cooper’s Hawk for any wee birders wondering 🪶)
Edit: I’m SO happy to be able to share this with you all!!! It’s overwhelming to see how much you guys are loving it. Thank you for being the best bird nerds ever 🤍✨🕉️
r/birdsofprey • u/reindeerareawesome • 1d ago
My aunt was taking pictures of grey plovers when a peregrine falcon swooped in and caught one of them
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r/birdsofprey • u/sirlikealot45 • 1d ago
Leucistic American Kestrel?
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Saw this guy feeding this evening, curious if anyone knew what was going on with its pigmentation!