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Unknown raptor

Unknown raptor

This was taken about 3 weeks ago on around Pond 20 at Mai Po.
This raptor kept buzzing the dogs that were intruding into it's territory.
I would appreciate help with the id?  Neil

Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.

05/11/07

Nikon D2x plus Nikon 300/f4 AFS lens




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It is a juvenile Bonelli's Eagle.

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Great first shot of it over the reeds, and the impression given of it looking ready to take on a pack of dogs certainly captures the personality of our most  fearsome diurnal raptor.

Mike Turnbull

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