Spied this lovely lady in a paddock far far away early yesterday evening, only just missed her mate as he flew away 
. Silly wind was nearly blowing my head off so really stuggled to hold my camera steady as a result, but here are a few of my favourites.
Swamp Harrier - Female (or even possibly a juv as they're almost as "chocolatey" as the ladies)
great shots ... particularly #2 i like the outstretched wings
what stunning shots = I love birds in flight it is so satisfying capturing that moment of take off.
Cheers Diane
Fantastic , the last shot is my favourite
Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well
Wonderful captures Annie.
I like the first pose.
Wow Annie that capture is just perfect. Seeing everyone is voting their favourite , mine would have to be the first one, angelic !
Kerry - Perth, Western Australia.
Yes, very nice Annie, hmmm the winner for me is.............. no I like em all, just great work.
Cheers.
Lovely images Annie,I love BOP,rarely see them though.Spotted a White Breasted Sea Eagle today,but he was to far away,#3 would be my pick.
Shooting Birds with a Canon.
Great shots, Annie. Gotta love the Raptors
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Thanks for your lovely comments everyone. Diane, I marvel at your captures of the littlies in flight - I'm still on a steep learning curve trying to catch bigger birds
, will keep practicing practicing! Kevin, I know what you mean. I have seen quite a few lately for a change, but always on the other side of the highway, or off in the distance. Great to see them at all, but would be nice to have a go at catching a few more to keep, so to speak 
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West Coast Tasmania
I cannot see the pix Anniej.
A flickr newbie stuffup on my part Canonguy - I changed privacy settings and.....everything on this site dropped off
. Never mind, have relinked them above now.
West Coast Tasmania
Great set Annie,I`ve yet to get a descent shot of a Raptor,but I`m getting closer to some Brahminy Kites.
Shooting Birds with a Canon.
Very good images. I am on my phone so cannot see enough detail. If the eyes are dark it would be a juvie. If yellow them female. Well done.
Thanks Kevin, fingers crossed for your Kites, would love to see them! Thanks Canonguy - she's a lady Swampie then for sure
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West Coast Tasmania