Three's a crowd, I tell you!

Of four young birds that have taken their first flight this weekend, these three are probably a day behind the first (who was on an outcrop a few metres away).
It has been great watching them, especially when they get together like this, using each others heads and anything else protuding, as purchase points! And the racket they make when a parent arrives can be heard a great distance away!

Nikon D300
Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM
f/10
ISO400
500mm
Benby Gimbal Head
Chair Hide
Thanks for looking.

a lovely family scene, looks like some harsh lighting you had to contend with

Great picture. You're lucky to have such a place with these birds playing around.

Looks like really harsh light was a problem, and as an image it is too hot for me in the bg and doesn't really do it for me at all. But I am sure that you knew its faults before you posted it. As a picture of wildlife in action it is a very worthwhile shot and it must have been a great privilege to see this behaviour at first hand. One of those shots that is worth having for what it means to you rather than how others view it. I hope that's fair? My computer is full of shots that others would pick fault with but which I keep because of what they mean to me.
Eric

Thanks Eric, and you are spot on!
Pretty images are all very well, but some valid subjects just don't conform to our concept of a nice picture!

Ian

Know the spot and agree 100% with Eric.... flaws accepted it is a great image of these youngsters about to take on the world..... at times the record is more important and for me it is very pleasing to see and hear that they have fledged successfully,

Thanks for sharing Ian.

Phil

Hi Ian, they look better than mine.

Hi Ian,

Awesome family image! Love it!