Species: Eastern Marsh Harrier Local Name: Scientific Name: Circus spilonotus Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII Harriers seem to float effortlessly over the ricefield in what appears to be a systematic search pattern for potential preys. 
A female 
My only photo of the male Eastern Marsh Harrier. He was simply too far away for any decent shot. Species: Pied Harrier Local Name: Scientific Name: Circus melanoleucos Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII An adult female 
Below: A juvenile Pied Harrier
Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII
Please do correct me if I’m wrong with the IDs. | 
Incredible! The second shot is my favorite. Loved your open billed storks from a few days ago. Tried to comment, but it wouldn't "take" They were so dynamic. You really captured the grace that seems at odds with their ungainliness when they are at rest.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma, Tabib. There are days when blogspot goes a bit haywire
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