Stephen Paul Young Photography
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The Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata), with its piercing yellow eyes and striking facial markings, is the largest tropical owl in the Americas, embodying the shadowy mystique of the rainforest. Photographing this enigmatic species at Millets Falconry Centre in Oxfordshire offered a rare chance to study its intense gaze and quiet power up close, without the challenges of humid…
Introduction The Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis) is a slender, agile raptor native to the grasslands and savannahs of the Americas, known for its striking plumage and dynamic hunting style. Photographing this elegant falcon at Millets Falconry Centre in Oxfordshire offers a rare opportunity to observe and capture the beauty of this species up close, allowing photographers to refine their…
Introduction Introduction The Yellow-Billed Kite (Milvus aegyptius) is a striking raptor known for its graceful, buoyant flight and characteristic yellow beak. Yet one of the most captivating moments for any wildlife photographer is capturing these birds as chicks, where vulnerability, curiosity, and emerging character are revealed before they take to the skies. Recently, I had…
Introduction The Chilean Blue Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus), also known as the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, is a striking raptor of the South American highlands, famed for its imposing wingspan and distinctive slate-grey plumage. Photographing this powerful eagle at Millets Falconry Centre in Oxfordshire offers UK photographers the rare chance to study and capture an Andean hunter without travelling to South America,…
There was a time when stress, anxiety, and overwhelm felt constant. I didn’t need big solutions—I needed small escapes. That’s when I picked up my camera, took a walk through Ashford Hill Nature Reserve, and found something I didn’t know I was looking for: stillness. Over time, wildlife photography became more than a hobby. It…