a few Cyprus scenes

we have seldom been to Cyprus when the air is clear enough for any decent landscape images as its usually just too hazy so a few taken on a couple of clear days this trip -- around the ford at Nata and Pissouri Bay -- all Canon 5D4 and Canon 24-105L

Eleonora's Falcon

it was a bit hot and hazy on most of my Eleonora's encounters this year but hopefully a few interesting shots -- already missing waking up to calling Beeaters and missing the buffet breakfast! -- about 150GB to sort -- Pissouri area again for a week --

a few images of Cyprus habitats

a trip of 3 species

first week in Cyprus since 2008 and what a difference in birds -- migrants virtually nil. literally just one Tawny Pipit, 2 Short-toed Larks, 2 Woodchats and not a single non resident sylvias in about 45 miles of walking coastal headlands; it was though hot and sunny and a lot of time was necessarily spent eating and drinking; three species saved the trip photo wise but only about 2-3 hours of the day produced any decent light with the heat haze at 33C making everything wobble -- Eleonora's Falcons were amazing in display, Montagu's Harriers were brilliant and close and 2 male Greater Sand Plovers were a delight -- this one an early shot with the 7D2 - still uploading far too many images of rubbish!