West Coast Trip - Raptors
This post is dedicated to the New Hampshire Bird Lady .... you know who you are
It was a beautiful clear warm day after a few days welcome rain. I decided to take my bestest half @fempower up the West Coast to a small fishing village called Yzerfontein for a seafood lunch. Obviously the camera had to go with as there are pristine beaches along that coast.
More fun was had chasing after birds.... and that is the main focus of this blog. As most if not all of these birds were perched on telephone wires... the accompanying music has to be Leonard
Bird on the Wire - Leonard Cohen
![honey buzzard.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcwHLJxmJzae3QDZ8ehxHxUnuwh3n8FsQdXK5miF4efty/honey%20buzzard.jpg)
Female Jakkal Buzzard
![jakkal buzzard1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTdgFz4Csdas8Vj2kDuJWEcN91d3cuUeYwpZCku2w3uhQ/jakkal%20buzzard1.jpg)
Adult Jackal Buzzard
The Eagles - Desperado
![black shouldered kite1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZUk38hCb5j3W9WbL4Pm3Vyfv9EGnZ9g7nr9AX2QWQm6F/black%20shouldered%20kite1.jpg)
Black Shouldered Kite
These black shouldered Kites are small, slightly bigger than a dove but they are lightening fast and can hover for minutes at a time waiting for rodents or snakes to move in the field. Beautiful little birds.
There were other raptors but mostly the sun was in the wrong position and the results were poor... just in case you think I is kidding ... here comes a bad example of a beautiful little bird which I have not seen often. He is rusty reddish brown with a dark grey / black head.
And to end this post off ....some rocks on the beach
![rockyfoam.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVFZDa9vDsB4z1TSWY2pLf8CLjKtZzMLnHqHx6pTetNzu/rockyfoam.jpg)
As always..... thanks for reading and for your continued support!
I think you had a great time and photos are also superb
Thank you ....
You are welcome
what camera that using to get that beautifull bird photos
Silly of me to forget that. Canon Powershot HS60.
Only using canon powershotHS60 you get that bird, its amazing buddy.. I must be trying when there's a chance
These are AMAZEBALLS! Excellent choices for musical accompaniment as well. Awesomesauce captures - I even adore the raptor silhouette. And an ocean shot too? Perfection!
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{blush} ...thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks in return for putting this together - 'twas an awesome thing to stumble upon!
fun days and amazing photography, I love all your drawings, hopefully your day is always fun and successful, I will always support you dear.
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wow very beautiful photos @themagus
photography about birds and a very beautiful beach comrades. I like your style that always love music .. Anyway you are the best
I and the other friends enjoy the picture of nature as a very beautiful bird. Thank you for sharing and good luck always for you. Warm greeting always for you @themagus.
Superb clicks inspiring enough
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photography is very good my friend. and hopefully you are always in good health. and i really need support from you friends please visit my blog once friend yes @themagus