Tag Archives: Center for Birds of Prey

Burrowing Owl, Center For Birds of Prey, October

I first photographed this zippy Burrowing Owl last June then saw him again in October at Photography Day.

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl, Radio Transmitter

He wasn’t doing anything different on this day, but he sure was cute. And zippy.

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl

Safety first, he watched all movement overhead where some vultures were swooping around.

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl

With the danger passed, he posed on a higher perch.

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl

The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021

Crested Caracara, Profile Shots, White Background

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.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

There’s not much I can say about them, other than this is a gorgeous bird.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

Looking a little sassy!

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

And curious…

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021

Crested Caracara, Mating Display, Closer Up

I was able to capture another series of the Crested Caracara mating display much closer up.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

The expanded speckled white neck adds to his appeal during mating season.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

He was quite striking even when holding still.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

This view also shows off the Caracara’s powerful beak.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

They easily feed on about any animal, either captured alive or found dead.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021

Barn Owl, Classic Poses

This gorgeous Barn Owl is one of the raptor ambassadors at the Center for Birds of Prey.

Barn Owl
Barn Owl

Showing off his flexible neck, and how owls have to turn their heads to see to the side.

Barn Owl
Barn Owl

Face front where you can see the full facial disk. These feathers help collect sound, aiding the owl’s hunting prowess.

Barn Owl
Barn Owl

The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021

Crested Caracara, Profile Shots, Green Background

This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images.

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

 

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