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Dogfight

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Posted by Ian Mason on December 12, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Dogfight
I was watching a history of the RAF on tele last night which prompted me to post this. Cameron and I have had great fun watching these SEO's perform, including wing clapping behaviour. On consecutive visits, we had seen mid-air duals, with the vole falling to the ground as talons lock. We now hope to get a close up!
Posted by John Varley on December 12, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Green with envy Ian, love the pastel hues. Not even seen an SEO for ages.

Are they wing clapping at this time of year? I've seen it in the spring during courtship displays.

:toast:
John

Posted by Vincent Jones on December 12, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Now that is a real pleasure to view, love the space given & the action, well. This speaks volumes.

Awesome :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

Looking at the barring on the tail & the wings, I would say the female is the closest in. Outstanding shot :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 12, 2008 at 4:38 PM
:toast: Amazing :toast:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Paul King on December 12, 2008 at 4:39 PM
:toast: thats a real good enviro shot.
Posted by Ian Mason on December 12, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Thanks All!

John

"Are they wing clapping at this time of year?"

Yes, one of them certainly did last week, in the midst of an arial battle.
Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 12, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Nice one :toast:





Ian
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on December 12, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Cracking shot!

Greg
Posted by Tim Munsey on December 13, 2008 at 6:12 AM
Gorgeous this, perhaps WPOTY entry?

Tim
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 13, 2008 at 1:40 PM
You've posted some really impressive stuff recently Ian and this just keeps it going. Great behavioural shot and lovely colours :smile: