r/birdsofprey • • May 24 '22

Kind reminder!

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200 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • Aug 11 '22

Please follow ethical bird photography standards.

167 Upvotes

There have been a number of recent posts in this subreddit in which users were not following ethical bird photography practices. These posts have been removed by the moderation team so as not to perpetuate or encourage practices that cause harm and stress to birds of prey. Posts like these will continue to be removed at moderator discretion.

If you are a photographer, videographer, or birder, please familiarize yourself with ethical photography practices. A few especially relevant excerpts from the link:

  • Avoid causing unnecessary disturbance or stress to birds.

  • Nesting birds are particularly vulnerable and need extra consideration.

  • Never lure predatory birds (including but not limited to hawks, owls, eagles, and ospreys) with bait.

  • Show respect for private and public property, and consideration for other people.

  • When choosing to photograph/record video at a zoo, sanctuary, or rehabilitation center, make sure it’s properly accredited and conforms to best practices.

  • Be thoughtful about sharing and captioning your bird photos/videos, whether for print, online, or social media.

Remember, birds of prey are wild animals. They are not props for karma. They should be treated with respect. Researchers, rehabbers, falconers, and many others have proper licenses and permits to handle, display, and hunt with birds of prey, and if this describes your situation it's a good idea to state clearly that any handling of a bird in a photo was done with a permit, so as not to encourage unpermitted individuals to handle wild birds without one of those explicit purposes.

Thank you!


r/birdsofprey • • 13h ago

Peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth

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654 Upvotes

Also, my favorite animal :}
Photo by Boris Droutman


r/birdsofprey • • 7h ago

Urban red-tailed hawk

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59 Upvotes

Is it a red-tailed hawk? There's some debate in the comments, but I figure you all would know.


r/birdsofprey • • 23h ago

Osprey

660 Upvotes

Saw this guy flying with a fish. and managed to get a decent shot… I left right after cause I didn’t wanna stress him out and make him lose his lunch. The head bobble sent me 🤣


r/birdsofprey • • 7h ago

Near Terra Bella ca pair of golden eagles

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32 Upvotes

First time seeing them in the wild,it was amazing👍


r/birdsofprey • • 3h ago

Osprey. Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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8 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Hunting Hovering Kestrel

687 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Peregrine Falcon’s might have some of the coolest plumage on earth 🖤🤍💛

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397 Upvotes

I know I said no more peregrine posting but I came avows this image in my hard drive and had to share


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Frenemies-Hawk & Crow

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117 Upvotes

Was taking pic of the hawk then the crow photobombed. Hawk wasn't even phased while the crow was being dramatic. Then they took to the sky to resume their battle.


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Up in Northern Michigan Birds of Prey

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53 Upvotes

If you like my photos please say thanks and give a like, I love knowing people like my photos. Thanks!


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Eagles on the Shenandoah

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115 Upvotes

I think the one is a young Bald Eagle. They were both on their "fishing rocks" on the Shenandoah River south of Charles Town, WV.


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Red shouldered in flight

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127 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 20h ago

Coopers Hawk

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3 Upvotes

Nice healthy coopers on its daily dive hunt in our backyard.


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Is this a red-tailed hawk?

24 Upvotes

Video taken with my phone.


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Red tail

89 Upvotes

Idk, if the sound I heard was from him or a nearby bird.
Northern California


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Red Shouldered Morning!

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313 Upvotes

I’ve taken a photo of this bird 14 times…well…it’s probably the same bird. She was calling to another and the other came flying up…I adore hawks. Growing up in Georgia I have seen many over the years


r/birdsofprey • • 1d ago

Simple sketch of a Juvenile Red Shouldered hawk

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26 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 20h ago

do owls chase after cars

0 Upvotes

if so for long

thank you for your time


r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Everyone was alerting

502 Upvotes

The blue jay was mimicking. The Pileated was just singing away. And this absolute unit of a red shouldered hawk just sat there. This guy was massive and incredibly alert and curious.


r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Great Horned owl

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213 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Red-tail Hawk on My Roof (a love story)

21 Upvotes

And noooowwww
Your love is my rewaaard
And I love you even more
Than I ever did before

Just you and I
Just you and I


r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Cooper's Hawk

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334 Upvotes

Maple Falls, WA


r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Those Talons

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186 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey • • 2d ago

Norther Harrier in Fountain, Colorado

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49 Upvotes