Some time this year i won a free pass to The International Centre For Birds Of Prey. This is one of the few birds that were on display,but i cant recall the name, but what a joy to see these great birds flying and so close too.I must go back when the weather gets warmer.
eurasian eagle-owl, perhaps?!
ReplyDeletegorgeous, gorgeous eye and coloration.
Eagle Owl Peter, and a great photo too.
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic photo! One can almost count the feathers!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Pia
Very nice shot of the Eagle Owl! One of my favorite species (I seem to say that a lot........).
ReplyDeleteHHHMMMmmm... magnificent - but I'm not sure I trust the look in his eye!!!
ReplyDeleteI would have gone with Eagle Owl as well. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteThe chaffinch with the growth is an interesting picture - I wonder how birds with such a clear "issue" manage to keep going - I assume it cant be a difficult for the bird as we imagine.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne.
That's a fantastic close-up photo of the bird.
ReplyDeleteI think it is an Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo), Peter. A magnificent bird. Great picture. Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird and photo Peter.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Tinie
The Eurasian Eagle Owl, what a magnificent bird and you have captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIf you want it, I can give it to you. It is Cinderford industrial estate by the Rowen tree on the second grid. I will be there tomorrow, if it doesn't rain. I hope there is more berries after they raided it.
ReplyDeleteJaaaaaa ............. truly wonderful record.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get these photographed Peter?
Just gorgeous.
Regards, Helma
AT A BIRDS OF PREY PARK NEAR WHERE I LIVE.
Deletearnt owls just so photogenic..... lovely image
ReplyDeleteWhat a great close-up. Lots of detail and contrast.
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