A European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus, also known as the pern or common pernin flight against a blue sky.
This image has been taken ethically. The subject has not been manipulated or restrained in any way, nor has it been attracted with bait or recorded calls. The encounter was a chance interaction with the subject which was made possible by being in the correct habitat for the species.
Size: 4676px × 3118px
Location: Tarifa, Spain
Photo credit: © Paul Young / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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