Out of the Blue by danob
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This is a young Bateleur Eagle who spend most of their day Gliding in the thermals from early morning until they come into roost..
Bateleur is a French word - meaning tumbler or acrobat.Some of my French friends however did say previously, that tightrope walker may be more accurate. This is probably derived from the bird's ability to execute 360 degree rolls during its nuptial display. Its scientific name Terathopius Ecaudatus comes from the Greek and means (roughly) 'marvellous face without a tail'.
In flight, the Bateleur manoeuvres itself with a notable canting movement, banking from side to side like an aircraft, and perhaps reminiscent of a tightrope walker using his pole for balance. This leads to the commonly held belief that this is necessitated by its lack of a tail to assist steering, and linking the name Bateleur with tightrope walker, rather than tumbler.
Thanks for taking time to look and for all your comments and on this, and the series so far.. More to follow..
Comments (67)
An impressive arrival for this magnificent 'bateleur'. Your presentation and narrative are also a source of further delight to the eye and mind.Bravo Danny!
Wonderful composition. A very fine shot indeed.
Excellent capture my friend.
brilliant!
Fantastic work! Very well done!
Awesome!
Beautiful shot. Bunny
A spectacular capture!
Superb capture and very interesting information!
Excellent capture. Very interesting Eagle. The mating ritual must be common amongst Eagles. Bald Eagles have been known to hit the ground in there spiral dive killing both birds. Luckily that doesn't happen very often... anyway, very well done here.
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful photography.Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars************** Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say,I´ speak Spanish.
Beautiful presentation and amazing work.
Excellent capture, outstanding photography well done...
Wonderful shot Daniel....!!! Excellent and very beautiful presentation.....!!!!
Looks like it can put on quite a display. Always amazed at the amount of detail you manage to get in a shot. Top shot!
fantastic in flight capture bravo
Great shot erland
Beautiful.
Beautiful presentation of such an awesome bird, beautiful capture.
Great POV and colour here, The focus is right and is a excellent work. Congratulations
Amazing beauty....you are a Masterful photographer.
Fantastic wildlife capture!! the clarity lighting and composition are totally awesome!!!!
Really nice pic! Very well done!
Always fabulous, Danny!
Beautiful... great shot!!
Simply superbe !
Freedom flight. Beautiful. Aloha
Awesome capture and pose
real cool shot
This is again a very impressive capture of the moment! Thanks for sharing!