The Shikra is a small raptor, which is a widespread resident in both the open countryside and the forests of India. Adult Shikra closely resemble the Besra, however they have a distinctly paler plumage.
While most of the images have been taken with the D300, 300mm f2.8 setup, a couple of the images are taken with the D80, Sigma 100-300 f4.
This bird of prey is comfortable living not only in the forests, but also in urban areas. And that's why we have had the opportunity to photograph it both in and around Bangalore and in the Indian Wilderness.
While most of the images have been taken with the D300, 300mm f2.8 setup, a couple of the images are taken with the D80, Sigma 100-300 f4.
24 comments:
Wonderfull serie of images...ass usual here! The first one is special ith the blod on is feathers ;)
Your photography is always great!
I also learned many wildlife photography in your blog, thanks for let me know the Shikra!
Truly stunning. Mike.
Superb as always Thomas.
Such a beautiful hunter.
the pictures on this blog are just stunning! thank you for sharing.
quite gorgeous!
What a magnificent looking bird and the images are splendid. Have a great week coming forth~
Another great set. Is the last one a female or a juvenile?
Raptors are a beautiful bird and you have done an amazing job capturing them! I love the eyes!
Awesome photographs!
what details..just shared it on stumble..I dont think i will ever miss my weekly birding
Great, as usual! But why does it look so different in the last pic?
Hi Thomas,
If there is a place that people should visit to discover nature, that's your blog mate... Splendid as usually I want to say, but it's all the time one of my biggest pleasure to see your shots mate...
if it werent' for the curved beak, i would've thought that last one was of a pigeon.. :) great, crisp captures!
always a treat to visit here. proud and stunning bird.
Fantastic work.
This is a great set of images. Thank you for sharing these.
Scary yellow eyes !
OMG,some of the best photos I've ever seen of birds of prey!
these are great photos! However,when I went to read your most recent ost.Romance in the rain, it wasnt showing up...just the title in my blog roll...thought I'd let you know...
Can you tell me what camera and lenses do you use to capture sharp pictures of birds at a distance ?
My email is hornbill2u@gmail.com
and my blog is hornbill-hornbill.blogspot.com
Hello, blog colleague!
I think that you photos are very beautiful and amazing, so a allowed myself to add your link to my link-list. I too have a blog in which I post pictures taken in the nature. My pictures are not so great, but are made in different places of my country, in my many trips. If you like, you may visit my blog page. I would me very thankful.
Anyway, thanks for being an inspiration!
Good luck!
What happened on the first photo, did he have a fight, all the red tint? Another great collection I have to say it again. Anna :)
Yet another wonderful journey into the world of birds via your amazing lens. Really enjoyed the images of this beautiful and yet deadly bird.
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