Not for the squeamish.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

White tailed kites nest building, transferring prey and feeding in Orange County.

[CANADIANBEAVER69]

1. Great photo's

That is the circle of life right there.

[Deuxcents]

2. Yes, it is and beautifully photographed

Welcome to DU

[Grumpy Old Guy]

6. Thank you!

[CANADIANBEAVER69]

13. Thank You!

I have been around for quite some time, and visit daily. I enjoy the DU community here, I just don't post very often.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

5. Welcome to DU CANADIANBEAVER69.

[CANADIANBEAVER69]

14. Thank you for the welcome

It's a great site to be part of.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

7. LOL! That's true!

[AndyS]

4. That is good work!

I'm envious.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

8. Thank Andy!

[2naSalit]

9. Wow!

Nice series!

So clear.

So this ain't nothin' for squeamyness! You should she the bloody messes left by eagles and wolves!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

11. Thank you!

I can only imagine.

[2naSalit]

15. I have pictures but...

I'd rather not post them here. Too gory even though I was interested in them not the dead thing but the blood was pervasive in the shots.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

16. Nature is both brutal and beautiful!

Maybe that's why I enjoy photographing it as much as I do.

[2naSalit]

17. Indeed.

During one portion of my later working career I gave presentations on wildlife and one main point I would make clear is the very point you make. Life isn't pretty and all Disneywerld.



Time to make coffee.

[Duppers]

10. Great pics....as usual.

Strange coincidence, I was just on your website, browsing your great pictures again... Trying to decide which to order.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

12. Aww thanks so much Duppers!

I have been really lazy about uploading my latest pics. I have to put aside a whole day to bring it up to date.

[Gato Moteado]

18. amazing shots!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

19. Thank you Gato!

[HAB911]

20. Very nice! Sometimes I wonder to myself

why am I photographing this Hawk/Osprey again, I have so many already, then boom! I get them with a rat, snake, or fish in their talons......and I remember why!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

21. I agree.

Catching a raptor or any critter with its prey has always been the Holy Grail of wildlife photography for me. There is just something about seeing the Circle of Life in action that I can't resist. Fortunately I've been hanging out with some serious birders lately who can tell me where the nesting pairs are. Plus, I've been getting some exercise chasing them down.