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Bateleur Eagle, Juvi


Posted by George DeCamp on Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:32 pm

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Shot late in the day, 5:15pm in Samburu Reserve Kenya this is a Juvenile Bateleur Eagle. I wish the perch was better and it was a clear day but not to be. Just wanted to post a shot of a different bird...also looks a little spooky with the cloud and all! 8)

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by Randy Mehoves on Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:37 pm
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I like that glint in the eye and that stare. I don't know anything about this bird but looks like it could be related to the vultures.?
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by George DeCamp on Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:41 pm
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Randy Mehoves wrote:I like that glint in the eye and that stare. I don't know anything about this bird but looks like it could be related to the vultures.?
Don't really know that answer but I don't think so. The adult looks VERY different, I will post a shot of one in 2 days..or whatever the proper time is, I think 2 is it! :?
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by Dan Wolin on Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:20 pm
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That is a pretty intimidating little guy. I like the coloring. I think the sky works in your favor here. I look forward to seeing more.
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by Ligia on Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:58 pm
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The Old World Vultures belong to the family Accipitridae which also includes eagles. They are not closely related to the New World Vultures and Condors found in North and South America.

I had never seen an immature Bateleur. Find the adult Bateleur a very impressive bird with its beautiful coloration and red beak. This one looks a little on the green side on my monitor. Nice closeup of this bird though. :wink:
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by Larry Kaufman on Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:19 pm
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Dark and ominous George. This guy looks serious and I for one like it, as is!

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by Mike Wilson on Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:37 pm
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Very cool to see a juvie. Thanks. When I saw the title I was surprised how different it is compared to the adult, looking forward to the next one.
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by Juan E. Bahamon on Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:44 pm
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George:

Very nice subject, the eye contact is frightening, maybe you could recover some detail on the shadows with the H/S tool?
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by Ofer Levy on Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:08 am
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Nice shot George! :wink: I like the light and great details! BG is cool ! Wish for a bit more room at the bottom and some details in the shadow.
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by LHays on Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:21 am
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Well if you didn't have another fine trip. The perch if fine with me....and I rather like the lighting that you had. It certainly adds to the mood that is created with this guy's intense look!
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by Christopher Dodds on Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:58 pm
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Super shot of a scary looking bird, George. Love the expression.
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by Kim Steininger on Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:31 pm
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Very cool looking bird George! I think this would look nice with some cropped off the top too. Thanks for sharing!
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by Rich S on Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:50 pm
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Seen a number of the adults but never a juvenile! What an "evil eye" he is giving you - which fits well with the background sky.

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