New Zealand Falcon

Toa, is a rescued kārearea. He is NZ's oldest male falcon on record and was rescued after being shot by a farmer.
Toa, sadly was not able to be released into the wild due to his permanently stunted wing. However, he's had a comfortable life as he's now 19 years old!
I changed the background on this shot

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Amazing bird, and so well captured--fav!

[Milanie]

What a beautiful shot.

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful capture of this handsome and somewhat lucky to be alive bird.

[Diana]

Fabulous shot and wonderful background.

[Monique]

Wow, beautiful bird portrait

[Ingrid]

Beautiful picture! I like the background

[Maggiemae]

Stupendous focus - this could be in a professional art gallery! fav

[Maggiemae]

Thought I'd sneak in again and give it another fav to see if it worked! fav - no it doesn't!

[Joan Robillard]

Love your edit

[Lesley]

Fabulous. Just look at that wise face.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

wonderful image. Love that you changed the background. Makes for a much better image. Fav

[Rosie Kind]

Stunning image that will surely make TT next week!

[Lynda McG]

Beautiful- fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Stunning shot

[Heather (pixelchix)]

Gorgeous raptor! Beautifully processed. Great job on the subtlety of the background texture.

[Jerome]

brilliant