Found a spot I can get in close

[Rick50]

The tree branches are different here but the birds look pretty much the same as the ones I see others shoot here. I got here late but will try catch the whole show next Saturday.

Barn Owl

Red Tail Hawk

American Kestrel Falcon

 

[Hunter58]

Nice shots. That's a dark Red-tailed, I've never seen one like that. I know they do have a dark morph out west, look much different here.

 

[jsecordphoto]

Yeah that Red-Tailed is very dark, never seen one like that before. Love the Barn Owl, I'm hoping to find one to photograph this year

 

[tirediron]

Nice! That red-tail looks like a mouse's worst nightmare!

 

[Rick50]

Actually the mouses worst nightmare is the barn owl.

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice pictures. I am always a bit "torn" when I see these as I hate to see birds in captivity when they might be out in their real wild environment. I do understand that sometimes captive circumstances cannot be helped. Are these birds permanently captive, or are they eventually to be released? Just curious.

WesternGuy

 

[Rick50]

Nice pictures. I am always a bit "torn" when I see these as I hate to see birds in captivity when they might be out in their real wild environment. I do understand that sometimes captive circumstances cannot be helped. Are these birds permanently captive, or are they eventually to be released? Just curious.
WesternGuy

I didn't get the whole story as I missed the first part of the event but I did hear him say that these Birds were in captivity for various reasons that prevented their release. Injuries, that sort of thing. Also once raised by humans I guess it's tough to survive on their own. I'll attend again next Saturday and I'll listen for this.

 

[WesternGuy]

Rick, thanks for update on their situation. It is always nice to know that those that cannot be rehabbed are being well taken care of. There are similar facilities where I live and I know that sometimes they can be released back into the wild. It just depends on what has happened to them and how long it takes them to recover. I also know from a friend who works at one of these facilities that they try and keep their recovery conditions as close to the "wild" as possible - not always possible though, I know. Looking forward to hearing what you learn next time.

WesternGuy