Birds Of Prey Collection (page 9)

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)

RF - Ruppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) drying its wings after a rain storm, perched on strangely gnarled tree (known locally as the Devil Tree')

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flying over water in falling snow. Kachemak Bay, Alaska, USA. February

Blythes hawk eagle {Nisaetus alboniger} from Malaysia

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) juvenile flying, Parainen Uto, Finland. September

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) flying in snow, Mainua Kajaani, Finland. March

Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Spain

Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), juvenile plumage, Bainbridge Crater, Galapagos Islands

Major Tony Ricketts (pipe) who commands a squadron of Oman Scouts part of the Abu Dhabi border defence force. Seen here with a falcon at Buraimi. July 1965

White-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with male Common eider prey (Somateria mollissima), Uto, Parainen, Finland, April

Buzzard (Buteo buteo) landing on branch, winter, Lorraine, France, February

Aerial view of Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) flock scavenging dead pig, Cantabria, Spain. January

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with fish in talons. Norway. August

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) soaring over Los Mallos de Riglos, Huesca province, Aragon, Spain

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) swoops to catch a freshly caught fish, dropped by a Saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) after being pressurised to do so by the eagle

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight with open beak. The Netherlands. May

Stellers sea eagle, (Haliaeetus pelagicus), on sea pack ice, Okhotsk Sea, Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) landing, forest in background. Bird with tags on wings. Near San Pedro Martir National Park, Northern Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) female hunting among a panicked flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) in flight over marshland, RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, December

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) landing at its nest in a Bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) draped with epiphytic Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Blue Cypress Lake, Florida, USA. April

Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) flying, carrying an iguana carcass, Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) with fish, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, January

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetus) landing in snow, Kuusamo, Finland, December

Montagus harrier (Circus pygargus) female balancing on post, Germany. June

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in flight, wings radio tagged. California condor recovery program, Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. 2011

Osprey carrying fish

Osprey in flight with nesting material
birds, raptors, birds of prey, ospreys, flight, Johann Schumacher, 501623477

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) landing on coast next to flock. Cantabria, Spain, March

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Gyrfalcon - adult bird - Iceland Date:

Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight, Cevennes, France, March 2016

Seychelles kestrel (Falco araeus), adult perched on wire, Republic of Seychelles Vulnerable species

Peregrine falcon male (Falco peregrinus) Andalusia, Spain, May

Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas)
3086967 Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 74.5x57 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Saker falcon (Falco cherrug milvipes) in flight, Keke Xili, Changtang, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female alighting onto perch, Glen Tanar, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female alighting onto perch, Scotland, UK

Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) male flying past during courtship with Mole cricket in its talons. Extremadura, Spain

Two male Lesser kestrels (Falco naumanni) in pursuit flight, one driving off the other from its nesting territory. Extremadura, Spain

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male, Hampstead Heath, England, UK

Female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched in the entrance to a nest hole in an old tree, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

RF- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) landing on moorland with its wings spread. Scotland, UK, March

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Red Kite - perched on a branch - Catile and Leon, Spain.. Date:

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Northern Goshawk - adult male portrait - Castile and Leon, Spain.. Date:

Picture No. 12019556
Golden Eagle - immature, first winter plumage eating a rabbit - Castilla Leon, Spain.. Date:

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca) in flight over snow covered landscape, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) in flight over woodland clearing, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Two newly fledged burrowing owl chicks (Athene cunicularia) one being groomed by its mother (far left) Pantanal, Brazil. WINNER

Stellers sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), Hokkaido, Japan

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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.