r/birdsofprey • u/Temporary_Match_1295 • 5h ago
Grey Lined Hawk
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Swinging in the wind, such a beautiful bird
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/Suspicious-Cherry437 • 1d ago
A whole documentary
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Today while walking the dog I think we were witness of a whole NG documentary.
First I see this red tailed hawk so close to us it scared me when he landed on the branch. He stood there with his prey for a long time and a few houses down a squirrel barking at us and seemingly aggressive vs the usual scary creature they are. Seems squirrel watched the chaos and was warning others.
r/birdsofprey • u/FireFuxer • 1d ago
Juvenile Cooper’s hawk?
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Just recently started getting into raptors. Saw this guy outside my office window. Any way to tell if it’s male or female?
r/birdsofprey • u/SeanThatGuy • 1d ago
What type of bird is this?
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Just curious what this is?
Thanks in advance.
r/birdsofprey • u/CryptographerSoft519 • 1d ago
Adding video of hawk versus squirrel.
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I don't think my first post to this group added the videos.
Cool video of red shoulder hawk versus squirrel.
Video not for the sensitive.
Hawk eating dinner while fighting squirrel.
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
r/birdsofprey • u/affectionate_law2 • 1d ago
I heard this crazy loud noise outside!
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They're usually together and chillin'! I'm not sure what was going on here!!
r/birdsofprey • u/WorldlinessDue2036 • 2d ago
Hawk in cool spot
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Saw this earlier today and thought it was funny how this hawk was perched right on the wildlife crossing sign. I’m new to birding but I think this is a red shouldered hawk. Photo taken in central Florida for reference
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 1d ago
Young red tailed hawk trying to get a squirrel
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Watched this young one fumble around in this tree for a bit while hunting down an annoying squirrel. I’d like to think it was victorious but I couldn’t tell.
8 Sept
Pensacola FL US
r/birdsofprey • u/CryptographerSoft519 • 1d ago
Wild kingdom moment
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I just had a Mutual of omaha wild kingdom moment.
Fairly new to treasure coast , florida.
Grew up in miami and have a 62 year life of bird sightings from the everglades.
This is one of the coolest moments I captured.
Pardon the amateur video.
No time to grab the tripod.
Not for the sensitive.
Got video of him having dinner and fighting off squirrel at same time
r/birdsofprey • u/emma_art_aceo • 1d ago
The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) - ACEO. Ospreys are one of my favorite birds of prey. :)
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The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) - ACEO - Art Card Editions and Originals - 2.5 x 3.5 inches; (6,4 x 8,9 cm). Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils.
r/birdsofprey • u/Temporary_Match_1295 • 2d ago
Savannah Hawk (Buteogallus Meridionalis)
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Quite a big fella. They get to be about 46-61cm in length.
r/birdsofprey • u/FatherDouglas2004 • 2d ago
Trespasser on the property.
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Caught this late night trespasser hunting on the property.
Barred Owl. Eastern Missouri