I took Karlbob out to my favourite canefield/swamp area and we were just spoilt for choice with the BOP
BLack Shouldered Kite
One of many Black Kites cruising around
The wonderful and very awesome looking Spotted Harrier ... we have found a field where they hunt as a pair every day 
Not a great shot but it shows how they hover low over the long grass waiting to swoop on their prey
Fantastic! What a selection of BoP and nicely photographed too.
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC
Thanks George, I had the pleasure of using my friend's 70-300L lens for the day so I was able to crop a bit and still get a good shot. Those Harriers are a real challenge as it is always in the afternoon that they come out hunting and the sun is in the west behind their favourite spot :)
Cheers
Adrienne
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Wow they are just lovely. What a great day you must have had and it looks like a spot to keep going back to
Yes Kim.... I just pop out there every few days to see what is around..the Harriers seem to be a constant :) We flsuhed some quail while we were concentrating on the Harriers so I would like to get them too as I have never seen any.
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Wow.. you got some great shots of the harriers, jealous!
Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Nothing I can say, only faaaaantastic Adrienne.
M-L
Its always good to have friends to go birding with,I bet you had a good laugh.
See it! Hear it!
Mid-North Coast NSW
Thanks Kim and M-L! Kim you must drive up this way one day , I'll show you my BOP spots if you promise to show me yours when I get down to the Hunter next !!
Karl..... your shots were great and when you get a better grip on handling the 500 length your shots will outdo these believe me. Like I said to you 300 is an easier focal length to work with and remember this was with an L lens ... it makes such a huge difference to the results. But it is better to get the shot in frame than to have to rely on the crop to bring it up
That is where your lens will prove itself.
Darin .... just for you and a few others I will post some shots in the social column that will give you a laugh . Yes it was a good day out but the day before was just great.
Cheers
Adrienne
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Great pics. I do love the ones flying.
Karen
Brisbane southside.
Top shots Birdie as usual, love that Harrier.
Thanks Karen and Tassie ..... it was an exceptional sighting and using an L lens made such a difference to the results.
Sunshine Coast Queensland