Mother and son

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Not sure if it is a son to be honest and there is a second chick behind the mum just visible.
I posted this probably many years ago here. Thought it would fit the theme well.

My first nesting raptor I got to spend a lot of time with, and sadly, having shared the location with a couple of people, word got out
and I swear I could have brought in a hot dog cart. They nested in this nest another season then disappeared from this valley completely.
Lesson learned...

Canon 1D3, 500/4L IS + 2x
ISO 640, f/8, 1/320th, tripod and Wimberley
Av mode

Actually, the only thing belonging to me was the memory card, the rest were
my mate's gear and the camera that he borrowed from Canon CPS in Sydney for the day.

Nearly full frame and I left the branch behind mum's head. I know I've removed that before.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice looking back pose of the parent and the chick is adorable. Excellent eye contact with both which is important IMO. Well done, Akos.

[gail bisson]

Yup, nest locations need to be kept secret from everyone but me!
I have never found a raptor nest on my own but know that I would be very conflicted about if and who to share the find with.
Great head turn and eye contact. I really like the eye level view.
Branch noted.Otherwise, a great BG and remarkably clean nest. Lovely side lighting as well.
Lovely!
Gail

[stuart wanuck]

is a winner

[William Dickson]

Lovely looking frame Akos, it looks so natural and intimate. You captured it well with lovely detail throughout. Great work.

Will

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Cute family, cozy nest and lovely dappled light. Super nice image Akos!

[Satish Ranadive]

Akos,Excellent image in habitat. Nice expressions of mom, but she looks quite tired.
Common story every where, I never take pictures of nest though are vulnerable and disclose the location.

Regards,
Satish.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. It is really appreciated.

Yup, nest locations need to be kept secret from everyone but me!
I have never found a raptor nest on my own but know that I would be very conflicted about if and who to share the find with.
Gail

If you ever make it to Sydney, I'll show you plenty of good stuff.
Not to locals though. Too much risk and the "bush telegraph" works incredibly fast. Word would get out.
For me the birds' welfare is most important. I don't care about most Aussie bird photographers and their wishlists.