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…
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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,…
Gyrfalcon Photography (Falco rusticolus), the world’s largest falcon, is a true marvel of the Arctic skies, blending brute power with graceful agility. Having the chance to photograph this formidable predator at Millets Falconry Centre in Oxfordshire provided a rare opportunity to study and capture its striking presence up close. This post shares the experience, photography insights, and…
Few birds capture the spirit of flight like the Lanner Falcon. With its keen eyes, tapered wings, and breath-snatching stoops, it embodies the wild freedom we often seek to capture in our wildlife photography. Recently, I had the chance for Lanner Falcon Photography experience up close at Millets Falconry Centre, a hidden gem for wildlife photographers seeking…