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12th January 2011
The Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)  by pankaj

The Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)

photo 106
is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. This is an Old World species spread throughout the Mediterranean basin and into Russia and the Middle East, and into parts of Asia (Pakistan, India and some Indonesian islands).

Caught this guy as soon as it dived and took off again...chance capture..
Comments
He's gorgeous
posted January 12th, 2011  
Majestic.
posted January 12th, 2011  
Beautiful.
posted January 12th, 2011  
Quite stunning.
posted January 12th, 2011  
What a fantastic bird of prey!
posted January 12th, 2011  
Nice light on the underside...that's hard to get! Excellent picture!
posted January 12th, 2011  
Great shot!
posted January 12th, 2011  
wonderful capture, great job
posted January 12th, 2011  
Incredible!
posted January 12th, 2011  
Great shot.
posted January 12th, 2011  
well spotted
posted January 12th, 2011  
whew! that makes me feel freeeeeeee
posted January 12th, 2011  
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