This was as close as I could be with my long (500mm) lens. A few minutes later and this bird was soaring over head and giving a demonstration of falconry.
This is one of rarest birds in the world and unfortunately very close to extinction.
Saker Falcon Closeup
Wow!!!
That’s what I said too. If there was a falcon hierarchy these guys are on the top. Unfortunately there is a large black market for these birds.
That’s very sad indeed, I really wish people would allow wild creatures to remain wild.