Mivus milvus – Accipitriformes – Accitridae – Their population is very low compared to that of the Black kite. Only 2500 to 3000 couples are known in France and 20 000 elsewhere, mostly in Europe. Their wingspan exceeds easily 1.50 m; as with almost all other raptors the female is the largest. I feel quite privileged to observe them on regular basis and to be able to take pictures.
Milan royal: Son envergure dépasse 1.50m et comme souvent chez les rapaces, la femelle est plus grande que le mâle sinon pas de dimorphisme particulier. Leur plumage est somptueux on le croirait peint! Sa population est bien moindre que celle des Milans noirs, on ne compte que 2500 à 3000 couples sur le territoire français, 20 000 ailleurs – la plupart en Europe. C’est un réel privilège de pouvoir les photographier et c’est avec une grande admiration que je les observe régulièrement.
Nikon 500mm f/4.0 G ED VR
Noushka
Passionate about Nature and photography but mostly animals and birds. I live in France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years and in the U.S. for 3 years and with Australia in mind for the future. With my husband, I created and managed a Bird Park in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: NIKON lenses: 400 mm Z F4/5, 800 mm Z, 500 mm, 200/500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E
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