Sep 26
by Admin in Kabini 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Fish, Nikon, Nikon D750, Osprey, Prey, raptor, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Osprey

A predominantly fish eating bird found all over the world near / in water bodies. This raptor while in flight looks like a gull. It usually flies along the water body and makes dives to taken on the fish. It is known to even get into the water to take the fish and has adapted its nostrils to close them when it dives in water.
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Sep 26
by Admin in Kabini 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Fish, Nikon, Nikon D750, Osprey, Prey, raptor, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Osprey take-off

This image shows an Osprey take-off with its catch – a fish. This raptor while in flight looks like a gull. It usually flies along the water body and makes dives to taken on the fish. It is known to even get into the water to take the fish and has adapted its nostrils to close them when it dives in water.
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May 28
by Admin in Kabini 0 comments tags: Alwan, Avian, Bird, Changeable hawk eagle, Crested hawk eagle, Digitalfrescos, eagle, hawk, Kabini, Nagarhole, Nikon, Nikon D750, Prey, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wild

Changeable hawk eagle – Juv

Changeable hawk eagle – Juv A juvenile changeable hawk eagle. This was perched right by the safari / game drive route. It was busy scanning the prey, the evening light was divine. The bird was very comfortable with our presence as can be seen in the picture – resting in one leg. This is a sign of the bird resting to conserve energy.
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