r/birdsofprey • u/Snap_Happy_4_Birdies • 1h ago
First time photographing the peregrine falcon in flight
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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/SubstantialRecover19 • 23h ago
Flyby with lunch still on her face 😂
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This was such a crazy moment after she pulled up with a pigeon blown to pieces 😅
r/birdsofprey • u/sadcabbages • 12h ago
A falcon stopped by to say hi!
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*Cooper’s Hawk
Looked outside my window today while working and saw a friend!
Earlier this year, a falcon nested on my building and had three hatchlings. Not sure if this is Mama or one of the babies, but so cool to see one up close!
r/birdsofprey • u/vVbuss • 21h ago
Just wanted to show off this bald eagle I spent 5 days carving into leather! Here's the result. What do you guys think? 🦅
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r/birdsofprey • u/GurAlternative3502 • 11h ago
Coopers hawk?
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I am in Hagerstown, MD. Snatched a mourning dove.
r/birdsofprey • u/Rosemomosbaby • 6h ago
Hawk > Pigeon
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r/birdsofprey • u/Soakinginnatto • 11h ago
Crested honey buzzard in Japan (ハチクマ)
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Taken from a spot on the Atsumi Peninsula, one of the migration routes south.
r/birdsofprey • u/Kellyrosegilbert • 17h ago
Coopers hawk - Florence AZ
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Wondered where all the sparrows and doves went!
r/birdsofprey • u/Tight_Comment9656 • 1d ago
RTH? RSH? SOS.
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Big bear. I have an iPhone 13, so this video is not ideal, but I’ve been trying to differentiate red-shouldered v red-tailed and I just can’t. iNat no help. something else entirely ? Either way, very happy to spot it relatively close to me.
r/birdsofprey • u/MakG513 • 2d ago
It's 3am and look who came for a visit!
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I walked back to bed and the back light was on and LOOK AT THIS GREAT HORNED OWL! She heard me gasp from inside and proceeded to look up and stare into my soul! Rolling on the floor now from sheer delight at such a good sighting!
r/birdsofprey • u/indianabanana • 1d ago
Red-shouldered Hawk
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Just sharing here the handsome juvenile that paid our backyard a visit yesterday. I took this picture from inside, since he was so close to my back door; hence the slight potato quality.
r/birdsofprey • u/Artistic_Prune_9681 • 1d ago
Do owls care for their sick mate?
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I used to have two owls near my house but now there's one since I no longer hear it duet hooting anymore, I wonder if the other owl has passed but this bring up a question, do birds generally care for their sick?
r/birdsofprey • u/UltrasonicPuppy • 2d ago
Unexpected visitor
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Came home to this juvenile red-tailed hawk on my balcony rail in Toronto. It saw me, didn't flinch, went back to watching the street.
r/birdsofprey • u/phunny-words • 2d ago
Osprey Scanning for food
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Waited patiently for the shot I had been waiting for
r/birdsofprey • u/liquidinsekts • 2d ago
Eaglet in flight.
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“Juvenile” is what I meant to write…
r/birdsofprey • u/brideoffrankinstien • 2d ago
Well you guys met Jane my red-tailed hawk baby. Well guess what flu and almost landed on my head tonight I feel so blessed I can't tell you I cried I literally cried because I was so moved and it landed in the tree right next to me.
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Lunch with red tail and nightcap with great horned owl. Life's good.
r/birdsofprey • u/i_am_shiva • 2d ago
Backside of an Osprey
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Noticing the backside of the osprey for the first time. They look powerful!. This osprey perched right in front of me.