This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images, some with a Green Background and these with a white/grey sky background.
There’s not much I can say about them, other than this is a gorgeous bird.
Looking a little sassy!
And curious…
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Bald Eagle, Flying By made a U-turn over the pond, then dropped down scaring off a Great Egret.
He was some distance from me and these aren’t sharp images, but you get the idea of the action that started feet first:
Hardly making a splash in the water.
Got a fish!
Then back to his tree to eat.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 29, 2021
Fall is a good time to keep a half an eye out for Bald Eagles at the Wildlife Management Areas as they return from their summer digs. I was happy to spot this one flying over a pond.
He flew up into a favorite tree and sat, watching as I wondered if he’d already had breakfast.
After a bit he flew by me again, going the other way.
You’ll see a far off answer about breakfast in my next post.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 29, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
Who’s looking at you?
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
I was able to capture another series of the Crested Caracara mating display much closer up.
The expanded speckled white neck adds to his appeal during mating season.
He was quite striking even when holding still.
This view also shows off the Caracara’s powerful beak.
They easily feed on about any animal, either captured alive or found dead.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This gorgeous Barn Owl is one of the raptor ambassadors at the Center for Birds of Prey.
Showing off his flexible neck, and how owls have to turn their heads to see to the side.
Face front where you can see the full facial disk. These feathers help collect sound, aiding the owl’s hunting prowess.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images.
Ted and I recently attended our fifth Photography Day at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awenda, SC. Photographers have an opportunity to take close-up images of a number of birds of prey as well as some flight demonstrations. As always the staff and volunteers provided a fun and educational experience.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
Check out that powerful foot!
And the wingspan!
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
Barn Owls are pretty snazzy, all dressed up in earth tones. When this one gave a shake he showed off his complementary white speckled underside.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
