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  1. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you’re the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop d...

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

    #BirdOfPrey #BirdPhotography #Cork #Eagle #FotaWildlifePark #Ireland #Photo #Photography #raptor #SeaEagle #WhiteTailedEagle #WildlifePhotography

  2. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you’re the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop d...

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

    #BirdOfPrey #BirdPhotography #Cork #Eagle #FotaWildlifePark #Ireland #Photo #Photography #raptor #SeaEagle #WhiteTailedEagle #WildlifePhotography

  3. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you’re the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop d...

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

    #BirdOfPrey #BirdPhotography #Cork #Eagle #FotaWildlifePark #Ireland #Photo #Photography #raptor #SeaEagle #WhiteTailedEagle #WildlifePhotography

  4. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you’re the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop d...

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

    #BirdOfPrey #BirdPhotography #Cork #Eagle #FotaWildlifePark #Ireland #Photo #Photography #raptor #SeaEagle #WhiteTailedEagle #WildlifePhotography

  5. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you’re the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop d...

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

    #BirdOfPrey #BirdPhotography #Cork #Eagle #FotaWildlifePark #Ireland #Photo #Photography #raptor #SeaEagle #WhiteTailedEagle #WildlifePhotography

  6. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you're the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop did me a favour here, throwing all the attention onto that pale, scruffy head and the hooked yellow beak. A moment later he launched into the air and flew off to another part of his enclosure.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

  7. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you're the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop did me a favour here, throwing all the attention onto that pale, scruffy head and the hooked yellow beak. A moment later he launched into the air and flew off to another part of his enclosure.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

  8. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you're the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop did me a favour here, throwing all the attention onto that pale, scruffy head and the hooked yellow beak. A moment later he launched into the air and flew off to another part of his enclosure.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

  9. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you're the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop did me a favour here, throwing all the attention onto that pale, scruffy head and the hooked yellow beak. A moment later he launched into the air and flew off to another part of his enclosure.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

  10. Eye of the Eagle

    I spent a few minutes watching this white-tailed eagle do absolutely nothing, and it was riveting. It sat on its branch at Fota Wildlife Park like it owned the place which, fair enough, when you're the largest bird of prey in Ireland, you probably do. The dark backdrop did me a favour here, throwing all the attention onto that pale, scruffy head and the hooked yellow beak. A moment later he launched into the air and flew off to another part of his enclosure.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/14/eye-of

  11. This family of ospreys were hanging out in the nest before one of them left to hunt. If you look towards the front center you can see a smaller bird with more speckled feathers get up and turn around the other parent is in the back to the left. #birds #osprey #birdofprey #beach #nature

  12. This family of ospreys were hanging out in the nest before one of them left to hunt. If you look towards the front center you can see a smaller bird with more speckled feathers get up and turn around the other parent is in the back to the left. #birds #osprey #birdofprey #beach #nature

  13. This family of ospreys were hanging out in the nest before one of them left to hunt. If you look towards the front center you can see a smaller bird with more speckled feathers get up and turn around the other parent is in the back to the left. #birds #osprey #birdofprey #beach #nature

  14. This family of ospreys were hanging out in the nest before one of them left to hunt. If you look towards the front center you can see a smaller bird with more speckled feathers get up and turn around the other parent is in the back to the left. #birds #osprey #birdofprey #beach #nature

  15. Yesterday - while driving - this scene I photographed in 2019 played on repeat: a Raven harassing two Bald Eagles just above the road. No stopping possible.
    Ravens fly faster, so both Eagles had to keep twisting and turning to avoid being injured by the pesky Raven.
    Tough life. Don't cross a Raven!

    #birds #BirdOfPrey #nature

  16. Yesterday - while driving - this scene I photographed in 2019 played on repeat: a Raven harassing two Bald Eagles just above the road. No stopping possible.
    Ravens fly faster, so both Eagles had to keep twisting and turning to avoid being injured by the pesky Raven.
    Tough life. Don't cross a Raven!

    #birds #BirdOfPrey #nature

  17. Yesterday - while driving - this scene I photographed in 2019 played on repeat: a Raven harassing two Bald Eagles just above the road. No stopping possible.
    Ravens fly faster, so both Eagles had to keep twisting and turning to avoid being injured by the pesky Raven.
    Tough life. Don't cross a Raven!

    #birds #BirdOfPrey #nature

  18. Yesterday - while driving - this scene I photographed in 2019 played on repeat: a Raven harassing two Bald Eagles just above the road. No stopping possible.
    Ravens fly faster, so both Eagles had to keep twisting and turning to avoid being injured by the pesky Raven.
    Tough life. Don't cross a Raven!

  19. When the world is upside down and backwards, our ‘leaders’ are literally trying to eliminate us and our neighbours betray us, birdwatching really is my happy place.

    My passion project Project Hawk, is part journal, photo album and historical record of a family of Swainson’s Hawks in Calgary, Alberta. 2026 is my 10th consecutive year of documenting this family in my almost literal backyard and I’m happy to report that our Matriarch Swainson’s Hawk has returned to the ‘hood!

    If you like Swainson’s Hawks or want to learn more as I learn more about them, have a look at my website:

    grafxbylisa.com/ProjectHawk/

    #birdwatching #swainsonsHawks #birds #birdsOfPrey #birdOfPrey #hawks #bigBirds #birdLovers

  20. When the world is upside down and backwards, our ‘leaders’ are literally trying to eliminate us and our neighbours betray us, birdwatching really is my happy place.

    My passion project Project Hawk, is part journal, photo album and historical record of a family of Swainson’s Hawks in Calgary, Alberta. 2026 is my 10th consecutive year of documenting this family in my almost literal backyard and I’m happy to report that our Matriarch Swainson’s Hawk has returned to the ‘hood!

    If you like Swainson’s Hawks or want to learn more as I learn more about them, have a look at my website:

    grafxbylisa.com/ProjectHawk/

    #birdwatching #swainsonsHawks #birds #birdsOfPrey #birdOfPrey #hawks #bigBirds #birdLovers

  21. When the world is upside down and backwards, our ‘leaders’ are literally trying to eliminate us and our neighbours betray us, birdwatching really is my happy place.

    My passion project Project Hawk, is part journal, photo album and historical record of a family of Swainson’s Hawks in Calgary, Alberta. 2026 is my 10th consecutive year of documenting this family in my almost literal backyard and I’m happy to report that our Matriarch Swainson’s Hawk has returned to the ‘hood!

    If you like Swainson’s Hawks or want to learn more as I learn more about them, have a look at my website:

    grafxbylisa.com/ProjectHawk/

    #birdwatching #swainsonsHawks #birds #birdsOfPrey #birdOfPrey #hawks #bigBirds #birdLovers

  22. When the world is upside down and backwards, our ‘leaders’ are literally trying to eliminate us and our neighbours betray us, birdwatching really is my happy place.

    My passion project Project Hawk, is part journal, photo album and historical record of a family of Swainson’s Hawks in Calgary, Alberta. 2026 is my 10th consecutive year of documenting this family in my almost literal backyard and I’m happy to report that our Matriarch Swainson’s Hawk has returned to the ‘hood!

    If you like Swainson’s Hawks or want to learn more as I learn more about them, have a look at my website:

    grafxbylisa.com/ProjectHawk/

    #birdwatching #swainsonsHawks #birds #birdsOfPrey #birdOfPrey #hawks #bigBirds #birdLovers

  23. CARMARTHEN: Raptor attraction that drew 4,000 visitors in its first winter launches new all-weather facilities for spring

    West Wales’s newest wildlife attraction has launched a range of new all-weather facilities as it heads into its first full spring season at its Carmarthenshire home.

    The British Bird of Prey Centre, which opened at its new independent site in Idole, near Carmarthen, in October 2025, has attracted more than 4,000 visitors since opening — with school trips, sold-out winter owl evenings and private flying experiences already under its belt.

    The centre, previously based at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, is the UK’s only visitor attraction dedicated entirely to native British birds of prey.

    Visitors can see some of Britain’s most iconic raptors up close, including golden eagles, red kites, peregrine falcons, kestrels, owls and buzzards. Red kites have a particular resonance in Carmarthenshire — the county is home to some of Wales’s most celebrated birds of the species, including the oldest ringed red kite recorded surviving in the wild, which was found injured in the area.

    Children at the British Bird of Prey Centre in Idole near Carmarthen

    The attraction’s biggest new addition for spring is an interactive indoor activity space, where visitors can test their reflexes in a game simulating catching prey, look through binoculars that replicate an owl’s vision, and build their own bird.

    The centre says it will expand the space over the coming months to include night vision goggles and a virtual reality experience simulating what it feels like to hold birds ranging from little owls to a peregrine falcon.

    The centre has also extended its spring flying show programme, with daily shows in its indoor arena giving visitors close encounters with the birds whatever the weather — a significant draw for families during school holiday periods. The site also has an on-site café, outdoor adventure play area, and dedicated spaces for schools, community groups and corporate events.

    A new car park, funded through the Welsh Government’s Weatherproofing grant, has also been added to cope with anticipated higher footfall through the spring and summer.

    Emma Hill, Director of the British Bird of Prey Centre, said the response to the move had exceeded expectations. “Welcoming over 4,000 visitors in just a few months has given us real confidence that we made the right decision,” she said.

    “We’ve built this site around freedom, welfare and immersive experiences — and the public response shows people genuinely value that difference. This spring feels like the start of something much bigger.”

    Since opening, the centre has also welcomed more than 500 school children and hosted over 300 private flying experience guests alongside its public programme.

    The move to Idole is part of the centre’s wider ambitions for the site. Future plans include a Wild Raptor Rehabilitation Centre, as well as camping and glamping options to support eco-tourism in west Wales.

    The centre is currently ranked number one on TripAdvisor for things to do in the Carmarthen area and is open now for its first full season. Further details are available at the centre’s website.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    British Bird of Prey Centre to open new Carmarthenshire home this October half term
    Our original coverage of the centre’s move to its new Carmarthen site.

    Injured bird of prey identified as oldest ringed red kite to survive in the wild
    The remarkable Carmarthenshire red kite story.

    #birdOfPrey #BritishBirdOfPreyCentre #Carmarthen #Idole #RedKite #thingsToDoCarmarthen
  24. Sky Hunter

    A few years ago, I captured this photo of a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring overhead.

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

    swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

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

  25. Sky Hunter

    A few years ago, I captured this photo of a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring overhead.

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

    swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

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

  26. Sky Hunter

    A few years ago, I captured this photo of a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring overhead.

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

    swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

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

  27. Sky Hunter

    A few years ago, I captured this photo of a red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring overhead.

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

    swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

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