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Eurasian Hobby. Photographed in Malta. Momentary pauseStealthy and active falconPerched on a pine tree. Haiku 424.

Birds Photo Click 199: Bearded Vulture (2).

Gypaetus barbatus The Bearded Vulture, also known as Lammergeier, is a very large, majestic raptor which is almost entirely associated with mountains especially with cliffs, crags, precipices, canyons and gorges. In some languages, such as Spanish, it is very aptly named as “The bone breaker”. This is due to its feeding habits. This species is...

Art in Nature 469.

Griffon Vulture. Photographed in Spain. Wings spread wide openSailing along the mountainsEyes focused below. Haiku 421.

Art in Nature 462.

European Honey Buzzard (juvenile). Photographed in Malta. Across continentsFlapping wings and drifting glidesLong, south bound journey. Haiku 414.

Art in Nature 455.

Pacific Baza. Photographed in Papua New Guinea. Sharp bill for the killSharp talons to grasp the preyEven sharper eyes. Haiku 408.

Bird Photo Click 17: Golden Eagle.

Aquila chrysaetos The Golden Eagle is a well known and well studied, powerful and majestic bird of prey. It is a species found in the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the most widespread of the large eagles. It prefers to hunt in open spaces, but due to human disturbance and encroachment, it is now restricted...

Birds Photo Click 53: Eurasian Sparrowhawk.

Accipiter nisus The Eurasian Sparrowhawk is widespread, throughout the temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World. It is a bird of prey that specializes in catching birds, mostly in flight, and especially in woodlands, but not only. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including towns and cities. The larger female, can...

Birds Photo Click 147: Saker Falcon (2)

Falco cherrug The Saker Falcon is a large falcon that breeds from central Europe, eastwards across the Palearctic to Manchuria. It is mainly a migratory species, except in the southernmost parts of its range. It’s wintering grounds include Ethiopia, the Arabian peninsula, northern Pakistan and western China. It’s preferred habitat is open grasslands, preferably with...

Art in Nature 429.

Black- shouldered Kite.Photographed in Sri Lanka. Hovering above High in the infinite skyA heavenly bird. Haiku 382.

Art in Nature 427.

Common Kestrel. Photographed in Sicily, Italy. Perched precariously Sharp look at the surroundingsFalcon on the prowl. Haiku 380.