Birds Of Prey Collection (page 8)

Condor (or vulture) hunting in Chile, 1854 (engraving)
AIS5377128 Condor (or vulture) hunting in Chile, 1854 (engraving); Private Collection; © Iberfoto.

Jupiter from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85117 Jupiter from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

A griffin (engraving)
8672609 A griffin (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A griffin, mythical creature)

An eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire
3330378 An eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

1522 exploration led by Cristobal de Olid, one of Cortes' most trusted lieutenants
3478889 1522 exploration led by Cristobal de Olid, one of Cortes' most trusted lieutenants; (add.info.: 1522 exploration led by Cristobal de Olid, one of Cortes' most trusted lieutenants)

The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Too Late Mr. Hudson
Vertigo Artography

Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript

Fight between Eagles, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Pieter Boel
Fight between Eagles, mid-17th century

Les deux grands ducs... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les deux grands ducs... 19th century. The Two Grand Dukes attending the Battle of Balaclava

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate VII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate VII, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate IV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate IV, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate VI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate VI, c. 1575/1580

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) attacking a female Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhyncus senegalensis )trying to steal a fish it has just caught. Liuwa Plains National Park, Zambia

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Sodankyla, Lokka, Finland, April

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) adult female, Norway, October

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) portrait, captive, occurs in North America

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with Atlantic needlefish (Strongylura marina) it has caught. Blue Cypress Lake, Florida, USA, April

Osprey in flight
birds, raptors, birds of prey, ospreys, flight, Johann Schumacher, 501623473

Golen eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) adult with nest material on eyrie with chick showing background, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK. May

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight over snow. Kalvtrask, Vasterbotten, Lapland, Sweden. January

Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for access to perch, Martin Refuge, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) fishing. Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) fighting Hungary, April

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) male and female perched on tree in snow, near Kuusamo, Finland. March. Runner up in the Birds category of the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) taking off, Laguna Canapa, Altiplano, Bolivia

Juvenile male Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight chasing his parent who has Feral pigeon (Columba livia) kill in claws, Bristol, England, UK, June

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), adult male in flight. Bristol, UK. March

Black-thighed falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) male, Malaysia. With dragonfly prey. The worlds smallest bird of prey, the size of a sparrow

Tengmalms / Boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) looking out of hole in tree, Kuusamo, Finland, June

Snowy owl in flight
Johnny Chen

A Successful Dive
Johnny Chen

The Trinity, c.1464 (w/c & ink)
8678078 The Trinity, c.1464 (w/c & ink) by German School, (15th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Place Created : Ulm, Germany; Augsburg, Germany)

Saint John the Evangelist, 1620s (oil on canvas)
8601520 Saint John the Evangelist, 1620s (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Domenichino Saint John)

Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief)
8585767 Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Narmer palette (back) or Hierakonpolis Large palette

Horus, Horus Temple, Edfu (sculpture)
8587156 Horus, Horus Temple, Edfu (sculpture) by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Edfu, city located on the left bank of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor Temple of Edfu)

Horus with the Wrecked Crown, Temple of Horus in Edfu
8587685 Horus with the Wrecked Crown, Temple of Horus in Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

The B'nai B'rith Monument, 19th century (albumen print)
8610778 The B'nai B'rith Monument, 19th century (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 21x26 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Item No: c022822 Title)

Horus, the temple of Philae
8588996 Horus, the temple of Philae by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Horus, the great God of Heaven)

Ra the Sun King and Khnum, Keeper of the Nile Springs, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor
8587590 Ra the Sun King and Khnum, Keeper of the Nile Springs, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Lucky Lindy!, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672680 Lucky Lindy!, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Horus, Pschent's headdress, Horus temple, Edfu
8587048 Horus, Pschent's headdress, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Edfu)

Eagles symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8586924 Eagles symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus)

Eagles symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8586497 Eagles symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus)

Houses and an Eagle (pen & ink on paper)
3598793 Houses and an Eagle (pen & ink on paper) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); (add.info.: by Titian Uffizi, G.D.S., Firenze, Toscana)

Allegory of Air, 1680 - 1684 (marble sculpture)
7422977 Allegory of Air, 1680 - 1684 (marble sculpture) by Lehongre, Etienne or Le Hongre (1628-90); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587250 Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

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Birds of prey are majestic creatures that captivate our attention with their impressive flight and hunting skills. In Spain, a pair of Little owls (Athene noctua) perched on a branch, showcasing their adorable courtship behavior. Their love is evident in the way they interact and communicate with each other. In Australia, a Wedge-tailed eagle soars through the sky with grace and power. Its wingspan is awe-inspiring as it glides effortlessly above the vast landscape. This magnificent bird commands respect wherever it goes. Meanwhile, in Powys, Wales, UK, an adult Red Kite takes flight against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. These birds have found sanctuary at an RSPB site located at Gigrin Farm in Rhayade. Here, up to 300 red kites gather daily to feast on food provided for them by caring individuals who appreciate their beauty and importance in nature. Moving across continents to Northumberland, England, we find a Barn Owl gracefully sitting on a post. With its heart-shaped face and silent flight capabilities, this owl symbolizes wisdom and mystery. The Red Kite continues to amaze us as it spreads its wings over Wales once again. Protected in the UK and expanding its range steadily, these birds can mainly be found soaring through open wooded lands throughout western Europe and extreme northern Africa. Back in Spain yet again but this time witnessing another captivating courtship display from Little Owls (Athene noctua). Their intricate dance showcases their commitment to one another while also mesmerizing those lucky enough to witness such intimacy between two beings. Finally venturing into Lower Saxony Germany during April when nesting season begins for Red Kites; we see them soaring high above their territories with pride. The sight of these powerful birds protecting their nests reminds us of nature's resilience and determination and can not just ordinary creatures; they represent strength, beauty, and the delicate balance of our ecosystems.