Tag: wildlife portraits

Introduction The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a majestic, large woodland owl known for its soulful dark eyes and pale facial disc, creating an unmistakable presence in European forests. Capturing this elusive bird through your lens is both a technical challenge and a rewarding photographic experience, adding ethereal beauty to your wildlife portfolio, Ural Owl Photography. In…

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,…