We spotted our first Amur Buzzard as we were approaching the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on day one of our visit to East Africa. However, the mid day sun and a shy bird made photography near impossible. We
hoped to observe and photograph this beautiful raptor later in our
safaris and we finally got to do that when we were in the Ngorongoro National Park.
This Amur Buzzard was soaking up the early morning sun in the
crater and seemed very relaxed, thereby allowing us to get close to it. We kept taking pictures as our jeep inched closer and closer to it. Finally, we got so close to it that we were able to get full frame images of this beautiful raptor.
14 comments:
Amazing bird beautifully photographed
Wow, fantastic shots and a cool looking bird.
In particular, I like the first shot. Excellent in-flight shot.
Love the first photo.
lovely pics as usual, but the first is fantastic!!!
Awe such glorious plumage, an amazing looking...hawk, over here we call buzzards hawks and vultures are called buzzards...quite the play on words across the seas;) That is a beautiful BIRD!!! Great photos as always~
Excellent series I just love the timing in the first image.
Wow, fantastic shots and a cool looking bird.
Thanks for sharing with us.
that's one fierce looking raptor. great shots! :)
Fantastic shots!
Great to see this!
Many greetings
Yvonne & Raphael
amazing pictures - especially the one-about-to-fly is excellent!
Fantastic images, Thomas! Such wonderful colors and beautiful plumages!
Splendid bird and the last three shots are amazingly beautiful! Again very sharp and well composed. This bird is a beauty and you got him well Thomas!
Wonderful!
I never saw one.
Thank you for sharing.
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