Raptors near Petchaburi

This weekend we went to an area north of Petchaburi which has a fabulous concentration of raptors over the winter.  These include Pied and Eastern Marsh Harriers,  Black, Brahminy and Black Shouldered Kites and Greater Spotted, Steppe and Imperial Eagles.  It is a 1.5 hour drive from Bangna.  The views of the eagles were spectacular with at least five Greater Spotted, two Steppe and an Imperial Eagle showing really well.

 Black Kite (Black-Eared Kite)

 Greater Spotted Eagle

 Juvenile Imperial Eagle.  This bird flew so close to us and could be seen looking intently at us it circled.

 Steppe Eagle

 A view across the rice fields.  A month ago these fields were filled with rice and now the rice has been harvested and the stubble is being burned.  This tree was full of Black Kites first thing in the morning with at least twenty filling the branches.

Two Steppe Eagles showing their size variation