Charlie Schwencke
01-28-2013, 06:16 AM
Decided to get up early this morning to investigate a Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) nest I have located about 10mins from home. Upon arrival two birds where seen feeding in a large branch beside the nest I think these where two Juveniles.
I then went to check out what had all the water birds going crazy in the near by swamp about 200m away. Once there this bird was chasing any water bird that stayed in the air, it almost looked like he was training.
First real time at BIF hope you enjoy and I would be greatful on any comments/suggestions.
Thanks Charlie
Name:Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
Location:Epsom, VIC 28/01/2012)
Gear: Pentax K-30 and Sigma 150-500mm @ F8 1/1250 ISO500, 440mm Hand Held
PP:ACR/CS5, shadows, contrast, sharpen, FF with only vertical crop.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8423663114_ce40db66ec_b.jpg
I then went to check out what had all the water birds going crazy in the near by swamp about 200m away. Once there this bird was chasing any water bird that stayed in the air, it almost looked like he was training.
First real time at BIF hope you enjoy and I would be greatful on any comments/suggestions.
Thanks Charlie
Name:Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
Location:Epsom, VIC 28/01/2012)
Gear: Pentax K-30 and Sigma 150-500mm @ F8 1/1250 ISO500, 440mm Hand Held
PP:ACR/CS5, shadows, contrast, sharpen, FF with only vertical crop.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8423663114_ce40db66ec_b.jpg