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Rain Beauty with its bird prey


Rain Beauty with its bird prey
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5089 W: 178 N: 12407] (33873)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-08 0:35
Viewed: 487
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear Friends,

i am sure that the quality of this picture is not perfect but i wished to share this since Ardahan province is one of the most easternparts of Anatolia and it is not easy to reach the scientists (ornithologists) collecting data. Thus, i thought it may be provide any distributional knowledge on the species which i could not success to find its exact id.

i think it may be a buzzard (long legged?) but i am not sure.It would be nice if a friend could give its exact id. i also attached a WS for helping on the identification of the species.

i encountered with this raptor while i was driving and the wheather was rainy-windy near the Kura River. i could took some shots from the window of my car (approx 100m distance).

Hope you can like this and WS version.
TFS and Happy WE!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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UPDATE: Thanks Akif (Raptorman) and Peter (Peterz) for id.

Circus aeruginosus (Marsh Harrier) [in Turk. Saz Delicesi] (Female)

Marsh harriers are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight. This species is the largest of the harriers and has broad, rounded wings. Members of the genus Circus possess an owl-like 'ruff' of facial feathers that disguises very large ear openings, which enable the bird to detect prey species by the noises they produce. The plumage colour is variable, but mainly brown. Females and immature individuals have creamy coloured crowns and throats; mature males have pale-grey wings with a dark brown body and wings. Calls include a lapwing-like mewing and a 'chattering' alarm call.

Marsh harriers are found in Europe, the Middle East, Central and northern Asia, and parts of Africa. During the breeding season, pairs form which may last for a number of seasons. The spectacular courtship display involves the male flying in circles at a great height over the breeding area before falling close to the ground, performing elaborate sequences of tumbles. Occasionally the female may join him, and the pair lock talons and tumble through the air together. As the season progresses the male may be seen dropping food into the female's talons in mid-air. The nest, which may measure up to 80cm in diameter, is constructed on the ground with grass, reeds and sticks by the female. 3-8 eggs are laid from late April, and both parents contribute to feeding the chicks. Hunting occurs at a height of 2-6 meters above ground; when prey is located the bird suddenly drops down with its talons outstretched. Food taken includes small mammals and birds, carrion and sometimes insects, frogs and fish.

Reference:

1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia.
2. ARKive.
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Yağmurlu, kapalı, rüzgarlı havaya rağmen harika bir aksiyon karesi çekmişsiniz hocam. Umarım türün adını da bulursunuz.
Pençesinde tam belli olmamakla birlikte sanki yine bir kuş varmış gibi. Emeğinize sağlık.
Nazım

Bayram hocam netlik açısından süper olmayabilir, ama çekim koşulları, çekimin yapıldığı yöre ve aksiyon ile burdaki kompozisyon dikkate alınırsa bence yinede son derece güzel bir kare. WS'deki de çok güzel.
Elinize, emeğinize ve ayağınıza sağlık. Ardahan Izmir'e hiç de yakın değil:)

Deniz

Voto positivo por el intento Bayram :-) ya que el enfoque deja mucho que desear como es evidente, pero tal como dices, seguro que es de gran utilidad a algún ornitólogo. Buen fin de semana y un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Bayram ,
This elegant raptor is a Marsh Harrier ( Circus aeruginosus )
probably a female .
TFS and good luck .

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-08-08 1:48]

Hello Bayram,
I agree with Akif. This is a juvenile (second year?) Marsh Harrier female. Nice photo with its prey.
Regards,
Peter

Bayram merhaba,
Netlik konusunda hafif bir sorun olsa da kötü hava koşullarına rağmen iyi bir dinamik kare olmuş.İsimlendirmeyi bu tür kuşların uzmanı olan Akif yapmış.Eline emeğine sağlık dostum.
Selamlar,
Dûrzan

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 15 N: 1589] (6203)
  • [2009-08-08 3:00]

Hello Bayram
Wonderful capture of Marsh Herrier with great action and excellent details
Regards
Razvan

Great action shot of this female harrier with its meal Uncle Bayram. i liked it so much.
TFS and warm regards
Merih

Bayram. o kadar olumsuzluga ragmen cok basarili fotolar olmus... dogada bunu izlemesi oldukca heyecanli olmali.. zavalli diger kus icin ayni sey soyleyemem ama doganin kurali bu:).. eline sagli... herkesten selamlar..
Leyla.

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Aslında gerçeği söylemek gerekirse fotoğrafın netliği, keskinlik ayarları vs hiç önemli değil. Önemli olan bu karedeki gibi güzel bir çaylak türünün avlanma sahnesi gibi doğada görülmesi büyük şans sayılan anları yakalayabilmektir. Ve siz gördüğünüz bu güzel anı fotoğraflayıp bizlerle paylaştığınız için kendimi de şanslı görüyorum. Yaz yağmurlarının yoğun olduğu illerimizden Ardahan'da kompozisyon olarak da çok hoş bir kare olmuş üstadım. Yağmur altında verdiğiniz emek ve paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.

Saygı ve selamlarımla.
Mehmet.

Tam bir aksiyon... dinamik bir fotoğraf olmuş kankam.
Eline ve emeğine sağlık.
Gökhan

Merhaba Bayram,

A great action capture of this Marsh Harrier with its prey. Great effort & TFS.

Salam & Regards

Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-08 8:40]

Hi Bayram,in this conditions i think that was impossible to make better.The quality is very very high and the moment ewas very decisive and interesting.I like a lot the spectacular background too.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-08-08 11:05]

Bayram hocam süper bir aksiyon çekimi olmuş.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

O rüzgar ve yağmura rağmen harika olmuş Bayram hocam. Kompoziyon da çok güzel.
Saygılar,
Bahadır

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-08-08 16:13]

Hi LBB.

It's so nice to see so much of you while you are traveling. So this is what a Marsh Harrier looks like - I have not seen one before. I love how he is carrying his pray in his claws. A nice pose showing off those wonderful wings.

Jane

Most obviously this is a case where teh opportunity and the rare capture and notes superseded any problems with the photo..and THAT is what nature is about to me....the combination of art, philosophy and science..I don't ask much eh?:-)
Bob

Hi little bro Bayram,

very nice infligt shot from this great bird.
fine soft colours.
It's indeed not perfect but good enough.

Gert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-08-09 2:50]

Hello Bayram,
Thank you for your kind words on completing my third anniversary with TN!
An excellent in-flight capture of a female Marsh Harrier
+: DOF, POV, BG, composition, colours and lighting.
-: none, really as it is difficult to achieve great sharpness with in-flight shots and I have yet to take a good shot of this species.
Thanks again Dostum and best regards,
Ivan

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2009-08-09 7:04]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
no matter what the capture is very good. The action is well taken at its perfect moment. The effect of the grasses is quite impactful in giving this shot an oustanding one, still.
Well done.

regards,
Foozi

A lovely in flight shot, Big Bro!
Very well timed!
GOldy

Merhaba Bayram
very good in-fight shot of this Marsh Harrier with prey
i like the composition, the beautiful colors of the BG and the way you have frozen this bird with beautiful wings position
The workshop is wonderful too
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Selamlar,
Çok güzel bir aktiviteyi kareye almışsınız. :) Elinize sağlık.
Sevgiler

Hello Bayram,
Even if the photo is not perfect it's a great capture of this Marsh harrier with its prey
TFS
Albert

hello Bayram

excellent photo of this bird of prey shot « sur le vif »,
fine POV and framing, the background blur and wings
blur shows the motion of the flight in the photo, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Hocam,
Heyecan verici bir kare olmuş, bu ana tanıklık etmek güzel olmalı.
Saygılarımla, Naşit

Owww.. tam bir aksiyon karesi.. kuş kuşu götürürken.. nefis bir çalışma hocam. Saygılar,
Özgür

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