Two birds : before death...

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Bob L said:
Awesome images, post a picture of the bat hawk?
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Thank you for your comment.
And sorry for not replying earlier to your question.

As mentioned by Charles :
Charles Loy said:
Click on the - Full size here link at the bottom of the photo - then use the arrow to see the full size and other images.
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It may not be a bat hawk. Confirmation in progress. ;)
 
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To see a Bat Hawk*, during the day is a rarity, let alone with prey in it's talons is just the cherry on top, well documented.

*Looking at this closely tells me it's an African Hawk Eagle, not Bat Hawk unfortunately, but still a fine sequence.
The difference is feathers on the feet, (meaning a true Eagle not Hawk), a distinct bright yellow eye, (small black iris) and black chest w/white throat markings, also distinctive white band above and below eye. Also the overall size difference, with a Bat Hawk quite a bit smaller in profile.
 
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marc said:
To see a Bat Hawk*, during the day is a rarity, let alone with prey in it's talons is just the cherry on top, well documented.

*Looking at this closely tells me it's an African Hawk Eagle, not Bat Hawk unfortunately, but still a fine sequence.
The difference is feathers on the feet, (meaning a true Eagle not Hawk), a distinct bright yellow eye, (small black iris) and black chest w/white throat markings, also distinctive white band above and below eye. Also the overall size difference, with a Bat Hawk quite a bit smaller in profile.
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Many thanks for your identification Marc. I have changed the name in the tags and in the post #1.
I've changed the identification on my website as well.
(y) ;)
 
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Whiskeyman said:
At first, I wanted the photo to include more, but after a few moments with it, I realize that the omission of most of the predator makes the shot even better.
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Thank you for your comment. Focusing on the action is the purpose of the framing. Even on the original picture, I only have part of the raptor.
 
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