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All birds of prey produce a pellet or a casting as it is known as in the falconry community. Its the non-digestible items that they have eaten such as bone and fur. Usually this casting is 24 hours after the bird has eaten.

If you want to see some really great harrier shots, go to FredMiranda.com and click on Nature and wildlife and look for ''Harriet the cover'' posted by Mr Zoom. Absolutely stunning shots.

OK, stupid me. I found the PM and have sent you a reply.

Thanks Bird Brain. I am out there every day flying the birds and on the way back into town, I usually see something. My stuff is not that good, but, I really enjoy trying to take the pictures.

Driving down the road in Southwestern New Mexico this morning when I saw this guy about to cross the road. The wind was blowing giving him a little lift and holding his progress up. I tried to time him so that I would be right below him as he crossed. I was leaning out the window for this shot. Every thing worked out according to plan, except the ...

Just checked this morning and the PM hasn't shown up yet. Send me an email @ ''raptrlvr@aol.com''

I didn't have any replies for this posting. The lens is still for sale. I am asking $350 and that includes the shipping and the insurance. Here is a shot that I took in very overcast lighting today. This is a nice lens, I just don't use it anymore. Nikon mount. 1/100, f5.6, ISO 400  

Some falconers do DNA sexing to determine the gender, but, most rely on the fact that females are 1/3 larger than males. I had a golden eagle one time that was right on the border of being a male and once it was DNAed, it turned out to be a female. I had already named it ODEN for a male and decided to leave it with that name. You can usually tell ...

Matt, the wing was touching the ground. These Harris Hawks slam right into the ground after the rabbits.

I usually just give my pictures away. I don't sell them because I don't think they are that good. If you want to see some great photography that makes even my best stuff look like a point and shoot camera, go to ''FredMiranda.com'' and click on the ''Nature and Wildlife'' section. Amazing work by these photographers.