#birdofprey — Public Fediverse posts

On The Road

While my wife and I were traveling north into Arkansas on Friday (10 May 2024), I spotted a hawk perched on a powerline along a road in the Ozark mountains. I pulled over and grabbed my camera. Later, one of my granddaughters asked what species it was — and looking at a tiny phone photo of a bird 50–100 yards away, I wasn’t sure. Now that I’m back home and can check it properly, it’s a red‑shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus).

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #raptor #birdofprey #redshoulderedhawk

On The Road

While my wife and I were traveling north into Arkansas on Friday (10 May 2024), I spotted a hawk perched on a powerline along a road in the Ozark mountains. I pulled over and grabbed my camera. Later, one of my granddaughters asked what species it was — and looking at a tiny phone photo of a bird 50–100 yards away, I wasn’t sure. Now that I’m back home and can check it properly, it’s a red‑shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus).

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #raptor #birdofprey #redshoulderedhawk

Kite in the Blue

I spotted this Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) circling overhead, and I’m pretty sure it spotted me right back. They’re relatively small raptors, built for high, effortless soaring, and this one seemed unusually interested in my backyard. Mississippi kites don’t typically go after other birds, but with all the anoles skittering around the house, it may have been scouting for a quick snack.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #raptor #birdofprey #MississippiKite

Kite in the Blue

I spotted this Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) circling overhead, and I’m pretty sure it spotted me right back. They’re relatively small raptors, built for high, effortless soaring, and this one seemed unusually interested in my backyard. Mississippi kites don’t typically go after other birds, but with all the anoles skittering around the house, it may have been scouting for a quick snack.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #raptor #birdofprey #MississippiKite

A young Red-tailed hawk investigating

#nature #naturephotography #birds #bird #birding #wildlifephotography #michigan #animals #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #birdsofmastodon #hawk #hawks #raptor #raptors #birdofprey

A young Red-tailed hawk investigating

#nature #naturephotography #birds #bird #birding #wildlifephotography #michigan #animals #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #birdsofmastodon #hawk #hawks #raptor #raptors #birdofprey

A Red-tailed hawk making noise

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A Red-tailed hawk making noise

#nature #naturephotography #birds #bird #birding #wildlifephotography #michigan #animals #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #birdsofmastodon #hawk #hawks #raptor #raptors #birdofprey

Hidden Hawk

Here’s a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) I spotted one morning while Charlie and I were out walking. The bird was part of a pair perched in a small stand of trees, doing their best to stay tucked away and unbothered. From a distance the scene looks great, but once you zoom in, the image starts to show its limits. I kept wishing I’d brought my big camera that morning — of course, that was the day I didn’t. I had a pretty powerful camera with me, just not the most powerful one in my arsenal.

We’ve gone back that way a few times since, camera in hand, hoping to catch them again. No luck so far. Some birds give you one chance and then vanish into the trees like they were never there at all.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #hawk #redtailedhawk

Hidden Hawk

Here’s a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) I spotted one morning while Charlie and I were out walking. The bird was part of a pair perched in a small stand of trees, doing their best to stay tucked away and unbothered. From a distance the scene looks great, but once you zoom in, the image starts to show its limits. I kept wishing I’d brought my big camera that morning — of course, that was the day I didn’t. I had a pretty powerful camera with me, just not the most powerful one in my arsenal.

We’ve gone back that way a few times since, camera in hand, hoping to catch them again. No luck so far. Some birds give you one chance and then vanish into the trees like they were never there at all.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #hawk #redtailedhawk

Searching for Death

This turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) rose out of the forest this morning (4 May 2024), beginning its slow ascent into the sky to start its relentless search for food. It passed to my east, giving me just enough time to raise my camera and capture a few shots. This image shows the vulture’s face more clearly than any other in‑flight photo I’ve taken.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #turkeyvulture

Searching for Death

This turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) rose out of the forest this morning (4 May 2024), beginning its slow ascent into the sky to start its relentless search for food. It passed to my east, giving me just enough time to raise my camera and capture a few shots. This image shows the vulture’s face more clearly than any other in‑flight photo I’ve taken.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #turkeyvulture

Ein Schwarzmilan mit Beute - ein erbeuteter Jungvogel...

#DietmarSchneider #Fotogalerie #Foto #Photography #Fotografie #Photo #Animals #Birds #Vögel #Greifvogel #Raubvogel #BirdOfPrey #Schwarzmilan #BlackKite #Milan #Habichtartige #Vogelfotografie #Birdphotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Ornithologie #Ornithology #Wildlife #Berlin #Schlossparkgezwitscher #Naturephotography #Naturfotografie #Digitour

Ein Schwarzmilan mit Beute - ein erbeuteter Jungvogel...

#DietmarSchneider #Fotogalerie #Foto #Photography #Fotografie #Photo #Animals #Birds #Vögel #Greifvogel #Raubvogel #BirdOfPrey #Schwarzmilan #BlackKite #Milan #Habichtartige #Vogelfotografie #Birdphotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Ornithologie #Ornithology #Wildlife #Berlin #Schlossparkgezwitscher #Naturephotography #Naturfotografie #Digitour

Super excited to have finally confirmed the location of our local Swainson's Hawks nest for this year! They moved a bit south of the area they have nested in for years.

#birds #birdwatching #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #babyBirds #wildlife #backyardwildlife #backyardBirding

So now I want to know, how many babies do you think they will have this year?

Super excited to have finally confirmed the location of our local Swainson's Hawks nest for this year! They moved a bit south of the area they have nested in for years.

#birds #birdwatching #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #babyBirds #wildlife #backyardwildlife #backyardBirding

So now I want to know, how many babies do you think they will have this year?

@carriebk

#coopershawk #raptor #birdofprey #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #dailybird #birdsofmastodon #naturephotos #SDwildlife #SanDiego

I have a pair in my back yard in San Diego.

@carriebk

#coopershawk #raptor #birdofprey #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #dailybird #birdsofmastodon #naturephotos #SDwildlife #SanDiego

I have a pair in my back yard in San Diego.

Barred in Shadow

My dog, Charlie, and I spotted this barred owl (Strix varia) tucked into the forest shadows one day while we were out and about.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #owl #barredowl

Barred in Shadow

My dog, Charlie, and I spotted this barred owl (Strix varia) tucked into the forest shadows one day while we were out and about.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdofprey #raptor #owl #barredowl

Star Trek The Official Starships Collection: #33 Cardassian Hideki Class *Sealed* brought to you by the #PlastiqueBoutique https://plastiqueboutique.com/product/star-trek-the-official-starships-collection-33-cardassian-hideki-class-sealed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost #BirdOfPreyFigure #BirdOfPreyCollections #StarTrek #StarTrekStatues #Toys #StarTrekFigure #StarTrekToys #StarTrekStatue #StarTrekFigures #StarTrekToy #StarTrekCollector #BirdOfPreyFigures #StarTrekCollectors #BirdOfPrey #StarTrekCollections #StarTrekDisplay #StarTrekCollection #BirdOfPreyCollection

striding alone thru windswept fields, the mysterious carunculated caracara thinks many deep thoughts...

this photo might be better in large size, feel free to click

#Bird #Birding #Landscape #Paramo #Andes #Caracara #BirdOfPrey #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #Photograph

Eye of the Eagle

https://inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of-the-eagle/

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

#birds #birdsOfAlberta #swainsonsHawks #birdsFlying #yyc #birdsOfCanada #migratingBirds #birdOfPrey #birdwatching #birdBehaviour #raptors #nature #birdVideo #newVideo #youTube #alberta #calgary #backyardBirds #backyard

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

#birds #birdsOfAlberta #swainsonsHawks #birdsFlying #yyc #birdsOfCanada #migratingBirds #birdOfPrey #birdwatching #birdBehaviour #raptors #nature #birdVideo #newVideo #youTube #alberta #calgary #backyardBirds #backyard

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

#birds #birdsOfAlberta #swainsonsHawks #birdsFlying #yyc #birdsOfCanada #migratingBirds #birdOfPrey #birdwatching #birdBehaviour #raptors #nature #birdVideo #newVideo #youTube #alberta #calgary #backyardBirds #backyard

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

#birds #birdsOfAlberta #swainsonsHawks #birdsFlying #yyc #birdsOfCanada #migratingBirds #birdOfPrey #birdwatching #birdBehaviour #raptors #nature #birdVideo #newVideo #youTube #alberta #calgary #backyardBirds #backyard

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

#birds #birdsOfAlberta #swainsonsHawks #birdsFlying #yyc #birdsOfCanada #migratingBirds #birdOfPrey #birdwatching #birdBehaviour #raptors #nature #birdVideo #newVideo #youTube #alberta #calgary #backyardBirds #backyard

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

Am Wochenende habe ich Inka kennengelernt, den #Schopfkarakara der Greifvogelauffangstation Mittelfranken 🪶 Eine ganz schön selbstbewusste Persönlichkeit, kann ich euch sagen! Sie hat auch sehr souverän posiert. 😎

Danke an Andreas und sein Team für die spontane Möglichkeit zu diesem Foto "mit Klinge"! 🙏🏼

#Autor_innenleben #AutorinOnTour #FantasyAusDeutschland #WirSindPAN #Falknerei #KaraKara #Greifvogel #birdofprey #Mittelaltermarkt #MittelalterMeetsFantasy #MedievalOutfit #SmallSword

Am Wochenende habe ich Inka kennengelernt, den #Schopfkarakara der Greifvogelauffangstation Mittelfranken 🪶 Eine ganz schön selbstbewusste Persönlichkeit, kann ich euch sagen! Sie hat auch sehr souverän posiert. 😎

Danke an Andreas und sein Team für die spontane Möglichkeit zu diesem Foto "mit Klinge"! 🙏🏼

#Autor_innenleben #AutorinOnTour #FantasyAusDeutschland #WirSindPAN #Falknerei #KaraKara #Greifvogel #birdofprey #Mittelaltermarkt #MittelalterMeetsFantasy #MedievalOutfit #SmallSword

A funny thing happened yesterday... what I actually mean is, something really amazing happened: I caught my first EVER glimpse of a BABY Swainson's hawk in the nest! Watch the short video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sn2Kx0wVFkk?feature=shared

#birdwatching #babyBirds #cuteAnimals #babyAnimals #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #buteo #birdVideo #birds #albertaBirds #yyc #calgaryWildlife #alberta #albertaWildlife #wildlife #backyardBirds #NewYouTubeVideo #newVideo

A funny thing happened yesterday... what I actually mean is, something really amazing happened: I caught my first EVER glimpse of a BABY Swainson's hawk in the nest! Watch the short video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sn2Kx0wVFkk?feature=shared

#birdwatching #babyBirds #cuteAnimals #babyAnimals #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #buteo #birdVideo #birds #albertaBirds #yyc #calgaryWildlife #alberta #albertaWildlife #wildlife #backyardBirds #NewYouTubeVideo #newVideo

A funny thing happened yesterday... what I actually mean is, something really amazing happened: I caught my first EVER glimpse of a BABY Swainson's hawk in the nest! Watch the short video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sn2Kx0wVFkk?feature=shared

#birdwatching #babyBirds #cuteAnimals #babyAnimals #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #buteo #birdVideo #birds #albertaBirds #yyc #calgaryWildlife #alberta #albertaWildlife #wildlife #backyardBirds #NewYouTubeVideo #newVideo

A funny thing happened yesterday... what I actually mean is, something really amazing happened: I caught my first EVER glimpse of a BABY Swainson's hawk in the nest! Watch the short video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sn2Kx0wVFkk?feature=shared

#birdwatching #babyBirds #cuteAnimals #babyAnimals #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #buteo #birdVideo #birds #albertaBirds #yyc #calgaryWildlife #alberta #albertaWildlife #wildlife #backyardBirds #NewYouTubeVideo #newVideo

Orange-breasted Falcon Falco deiroleucus

Orange-breasted Falcon Falco deiroleucus

Near Threatened

Extant (resident)

Belize; Venezuela, Bolivia

Extant (possibly breeding)

Argentina; Bolivia, Brazil; Colombia; Ecuador; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago.

Possibly extinct

Costa Rica

The vibrant Orange-breasted #Falcon Falco deiroleucus soars through the skies of Central and #SouthAmerica. With their striking orange and black plumage and powerful and agile hunting skills, these falcons are truly a marvel to behold. Sadly, these #birds face significant threats from #palmoil, #goldmining, #soy and #meat deforestation. You can help protect these magnificent birds every time you shop. Make sure that you #BoycottPalmOil #BoycottGold and #BoycottMeat to help them survive! It’s the #Boycott4Wildlife.

https://youtu.be/fO7KLTqyS68?si=qKAa5kr9DecSXzMz

Powerful rulers of the skies in #Colombia #Brazil and #Ecuador, Orange-breasted Falcons 🦅 face threats from #palmoil #meat #soy and #gold #deforestation across their range. Fight for them when you shop #Boycottpalmoil 🚫#BoycottGold 🪙 #Boycott4Wildlife🌳 https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8tM

DYK Orange-breasted 🦅 Falcon’s striking orange 🧡 and black 🖤 plumage helps their courtship displays? 💕Sadly, these beautiful #birds are under threat from #palmoil #soy and #gold #deforestation. Help them and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍✨ https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8tM

Appearance & Behaviour

These falcons are known for their incredible hunting prowess. They are agile fliers, capable of high-speed pursuits and sudden, sharp turns to catch their prey. Their striking orange and black plumage not only serves as a visual treat but also plays a role in their courtship displays.

The Orange-breasted Falcon is a medium-sized bird of prey, measuring about 35-40 cm (14-16 inches) in length. Males weigh between 325-425 grams (11-15 ounces), while females are larger, weighing between 550-700 grams (19-25 ounces). Their distinctive plumage features a rich and vibrant coloured orange breast that contrasts to their black wings and back. Both sexes have similar plumage, but females are larger. These falcons are known for their robust and stocky build and large heads and talons, which make them powerful hunters stalking the skies.

Threats

• Deforestation for palm oil, soy, gold mining and cattle ranching
• Human persecution and hunting
• Pesticide use in agriculture, which affects their prey base
• Competition for nest sites with Black Vultures
• Impact of Africanised bees on nesting sites

Empower yourself to make a difference. Together, we can fight for the survival of the Orange-breasted Falcon by making mindful choices. #BoycottPalmOil and support wildlife-friendly products. Share this page and join the movement to protect our precious wildlife. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

Habitat

The Orange-breasted Falcon is found in tropical forests and savannas across Central and South America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. They prefer habitats with tall trees and open spaces that allow for their high-speed hunting. They are most commonly found in Belize, Guatemala, and Panama, though their range has significantly reduced over time.

Diet

These falcons are carnivorous, primarily feeding on other birds and small mammals. They are skilled hunters, often capturing prey mid-flight with their sharp talons. Their diet includes a wide variety of birds and occasionally bats.

Mating and breeding

Orange-breasted Falcons typically nest in tall trees or on cliff ledges. They lay 2-3 eggs, which are incubated by the female for about 30-34 days. Both parents are involved in feeding and caring for the chicks until they are ready to fledge, approximately 40-45 days after hatching.

Support Orange-breasted Falcon by going vegan and boycotting palm oil, gold and meat when you shop, it’s the #Boycott4Wildlife

Support the conservation of this species

This animal has no protections in place. Read about other forgotten species here. Create art to support this forgotten animal or raise awareness about them by sharing this post and using the #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife hashtags on social media. Also you can boycott palm oil in the supermarket.

Further Information

BirdLife International. 2016. Falco deiroleucus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22696516A93569126. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22696516A93569126.en. Accessed on 05 June 2024.

Orange-breasted Falcon. (2024). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 5, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-breasted_falcon

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Marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found in West Papua

Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier Tarsius spectrumgurskyae

Sunda Flying Lemur Galeopterus variegatus

Learn about “sustainable” palm oil greenwashing

Read more about RSPO greenwashing

A 2019 World Health Organisation (WHO) report into the palm oil industry and RSPO finds extensive greenwashing of palm oil deforestation and the murder of endangered animals (i.e. biodiversity loss)

Augur Buzzard in search of prey | Bale Mountain | Ethiopia
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