Cry of the Fish Eagle

[Gaduf]

Caught this African fish Eagle in full cry, they have a very distinctive cry which is ,for many, known as 'the call of Africa'.
Gavin

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[NorthernFocus]

Nice shot, Gavin. Was it fussing at something on the ground below?

 

[ssheipel]

Beautiful shot; love the feather detail and that great green of the background. Nice!

 

[Rassie]

When I hear that cry, I know I'm in the African bush. Such an evocative, unique sound. Great image, Gavin. Closest equivalent here I can think of is the cry of the loon. That reminds me I'm in the Canadian wilderness.

 

[Charles Loy]

Nailed a fantastic photo Gavin, congrats!

 

[Gaduf]

Nice shot, Gavin. Was it fussing at something on the ground below?

Glad you liked the picture Dan,
Yes, I guess that there possibly was something below in the dense bush ,but they also move their heads up from their chests to the top of their backs when they make a call,
Many thanks for looking and commenting,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

Beautiful shot; love the feather detail and that great green of the background. Nice!

Many thanks for your favourable comments Steven,
The feather detail did come out well with the decent lighting,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

When I hear that cry, I know I'm in the African bush. Such an evocative, unique sound. Great image, Gavin. Closest equivalent here I can think of is the cry of the loon. That reminds me I'm in the Canadian wilderness.

Many thanks for the kind feedback ,Koos,
Glad you enjoyed the post and it brought back some memories,
I will look up the Loon as it is not familiar to me - you should post a picture sometime,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

Nailed a fantastic photo Gavin, congrats!

Many thanks for looking and commenting Charles,
The video captures the cry perfectly, thanks for posting,
Glad you enjoyed the picture,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Rassie]

Many thanks for the kind feedback ,Koos,
Glad you enjoyed the post and it brought back some memories,
I will look up the Loon as it is not familiar to me - you should post a picture sometime,
Regards,
Gavin

Here's one in full cry. Many videos on YouTube showing them and their cry.

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[RichF]

Great image. Never heard a fish eagle cry. Hope to one day

 

[Gaduf]

Here's one in full cry. Many videos on YouTube showing them and their cry.

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Great capture of a beautiful looking bird Koos,
Thanks for sharing,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

Great image. Never heard a fish eagle cry. Hope to one day

Many thanks for the feedback Rich,
Good enough reason to come on safari in my part of the world,
Regards,
Gavin

 

[Irap]

Nice shot Gavin!

 

[Gaduf]

Nice shot Gavin!

Many thanks for looking and commenting Ira,
Glad you enjoyed the picture,
Gavin