Marsh Harrier - The lady is a killer

            She had been at it all day., patrolling the edge of the lake.,causing general mayhem amongst the other birds without actually making a 'move' for any of them., she always majestically glided back to the reed bed and everything returned to normal

Edging towards the end of the day., the sun about to melt over the horizon., she was back!

This time with serious intent., Repeatedly swooping down this large and powerful bird of prey demonstrating what she is all about

We were not expecting it., and neither was the Grebe she targeted., this was an stunning exhibition you don,t get to see often

The Grebe did finally escape (just)., we got our photographs., and I also expect sooner rather than later this magnificent raptor did get her evening meal as well!

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Rutland County (show map)

Taken on: October 29, 2017

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Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec, 700mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens:	EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x III
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1600)
Focal Length:	700mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 (Windows)
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