Short Eared Owl

TheTamshee:spent a bright but cold day in the company of a handful of Short Eared Owls on the east coast of scotland. The light conditions were favourable but it can be very tricky capturing these magnificent predators in full flight. They are constantly changing direction while scanning the grassy terrain for a tasty rodent. Check out Tamshee's Photography photostream / Flickr for more of the set

Peregrine Falcon (Falco Peregrinus)

TheTamshee: has been spending some quality time observing the behaviour of a pair of Peregrine Falcons. These raptors are at the top end of the food chain when it comes to birds of prey. They are regarded as the fastest animal in the world during its characteristic hunting stoop. They feed almost exclusively on medium-sized birds such as pigeons, doves, waterfowl and songbirds but will hunt bats in the hours of darkness if food is in short supply. Click Here to check out Tamshee's Photography and see more wonderful images of these majestic raptors.