Birds of prey in flight - Egyptian vulture - (Neophron percnopterus)

Birds of prey in flight - Egyptian vulture - (Neophron percnopterus). I photographed these vultures in flight in the Monfragou National Park - Spain. Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600mm, f / 5,6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 500, Thanks for your comments

Bravo, maestro! Extraordinary colors, composition and technical quality, as always! Complimenti! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre for your appreciation of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Nice photo of this Egyptian vulture shot in Spain. The Italian population of this bird decreased drastically over the last 50 years. In the 1970s, around 70 pairs were estimated to live in Maremma, Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily. In 2013-2014, only 8-9 pairs were recorded in southern Italy (Basilicata, Apulia, Calabria and Sicily), ciao Sandor

Nice pov and capture.

Grazie mille Sandor for your nice comment and for the interesting note on the current conditions of this rare vulture. I add that last year in Alghero the first Egyptian vulture was born from a free couple in the Natural park and was called "Primo". ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Chris for your visit and appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Great shot (as usual!!) Very sharp and great colors!

Amazing capture of the underwing area, Giangiorgio. Wonderful details, colors and light. Best regards, Paul.

Many thanks Warren for your beautiful appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Paul and Dana I am glad you liked them, many thanks for your visit, comments and compliments, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

beautifully simple and well shot, this photo of an Egyptian vulture. Here, the 150-600 mm was an obvious choice and a good one, judging from the result! Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, I am glad you liked it, thank you very much for your nice appreciated comment , ciao Giangiorgio

The composition is very good; there is more empty space ahead of the bird, an old basic rule of photographing moving objects and it still works.

Timo thank you for your visit and for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Both images of this vulture are beautiful and crisp sharp. Congratulations! Best regards, Wobby.

Wobby i am glad you liked them, many thanks for your beautiful appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

nice composition ....

many thanks Helie for your visit, and kind comment, ciao Giangiorgio