r/birdsofprey • u/TinyLongwing • Aug 11 '22
There have been a number of recent posts in this subreddit in which users were not following ethical bird photography practices. These posts have been removed by the moderation team so as not to perpetuate or encourage practices that cause harm and stress to birds of prey. Posts like these will continue to be removed at moderator discretion.
If you are a photographer, videographer, or birder, please familiarize yourself with ethical photography practices. A few especially relevant excerpts from the link:
Avoid causing unnecessary disturbance or stress to birds.
Nesting birds are particularly vulnerable and need extra consideration.
Never lure predatory birds (including but not limited to hawks, owls, eagles, and ospreys) with bait.
Show respect for private and public property, and consideration for other people.
When choosing to photograph/record video at a zoo, sanctuary, or rehabilitation center, make sure it’s properly accredited and conforms to best practices.
Be thoughtful about sharing and captioning your bird photos/videos, whether for print, online, or social media.
Remember, birds of prey are wild animals. They are not props for karma. They should be treated with respect. Researchers, rehabbers, falconers, and many others have proper licenses and permits to handle, display, and hunt with birds of prey, and if this describes your situation it's a good idea to state clearly that any handling of a bird in a photo was done with a permit, so as not to encourage unpermitted individuals to handle wild birds without one of those explicit purposes.
Thank you!
r/birdsofprey • u/HighlightPlane9725 • 16h ago
I tried my part at drawing a ferruginous hawk. i personally haven’t seen one but man they are by far my favorite hawk lol.
r/birdsofprey • u/Hawkward_Silence12 • 8h ago
So, I'm super excited to say that I can cross Snail Kites off of my life bird list. They are every much as cool and lived up to my internal hype.
Instagram: @ rohits.photoshoot
r/birdsofprey • u/HardAimedKid • 1d ago
This eagle was having none of sharing lunch with these guys.
r/birdsofprey • u/Wide_Air6040 • 45m ago
r/birdsofprey • u/Kaerran • 28m ago
I was hanging out with him in th garden and wanted to take close up photos of his eyes, feathers etc. but he decided it was better to goof around with the phone.
r/birdsofprey • u/ATL-East-Guy • 23h ago
Saw this squirrel challenge a hawk today. Cant believe the hawk was so “gentle”.
r/birdsofprey • u/Cmfd64 • 1d ago
I believe it's a juvenile red tailed hawk.
r/birdsofprey • u/Stfugetup • 23h ago
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 21h ago
This was from yesterday morning. Lil’ guy was trying to take in some peaceful sun and this vulture slightly interrupted 😂
Pensacola FL US
r/birdsofprey • u/BigCrimsonTX • 23h ago
I don't know what type of bird it is tho.
r/birdsofprey • u/Cdn_Cuda • 1d ago
Little guy swooped in to check out our lunch on the deck
r/birdsofprey • u/Anxious_Wafer529 • 16h ago
Just finished going through past 12hrs of video and made following 'Observations'. As you would expect, all noted times are ET, whereas, I'm located in CA🙂
Note: I've also found a way to easily differentiate between the Male/Female falcons. Other than Mom being 'larger', she also has more 'dark feathers' covering her 'face' all the way down to her neck. If you compare Dad's face, he has more 'white feathers' going up the sides of his face🙂
1011-1316--Mom 'Incubating' the 5-eggs
1316--Dad finally returns, then **Mom leaves after giving him a 'Scolding'**😉
1358--Mom returns and Dad leaves
1526--Dad arrives and Mom leaves
1629--Dad leaves; all 5-eggs are still clearly visible
1630--Mom returns and resumes 'incubating' duties
1928--As darkness sets in, Mom settles in for the night; there are several 'repositioning' maneuvers throughout the next few hours
2018-2041--One egg is left 'Uncovered' after Mom's change of positions😔
2041--Mom repositions and **'all eggs' are again 'Covered'**🪺👍
r/birdsofprey • u/Idlemusings2020 • 1d ago
Saw this guy having lunch. Looks pretty chewy. Is this a red shoulder? And how can you tell if it’s male or female?
r/birdsofprey • u/billsussmann • 1d ago
There’s a pair of red shouldered hawks that have a nest on the grounds where I work. I’m pretty sure I’ve found their nest, which is in a tree near a stairwell/window. Anyway, this one welcomed me into the office this morning
r/birdsofprey • u/ElMada • 2d ago
This guy lives down the road from me in Miami.
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 2d ago
Little RSH getting some sun this morning.
8 April Pensacola FL US
r/birdsofprey • u/bjkilroy • 2d ago
Saw this little beauty 20 min ago poised in a bush by a new gas station by my house. What a cool backdrop. I get real tired of power lines 😂😂😂
8 April Pensacola FL US
r/birdsofprey • u/Optimal_Shoe_3040 • 1d ago
I’m trying to find a Hawk or other similar bird for a photo shoot/short commercial in either Mexico or Canada. The US regulations prohibit filming for marketing purposes and idk if the rules are the same in those countries as well. I can travel to wherever is necessary if it can be arranged. Ideally if I can hold the hawk, say a few lines then I’m good, bonus points if it can take off and land.
