I set what might be a world-record for grabbing a camera out of its bag and case as the alarm was raised that this super-bird was in flight after a long spell (>1 hour) on the deck. 1/800 sec, F5.6, ISO 400. Prints (& T-shirts!) available at 6x3 inches (see link on left).

Date: 07/06/07

Location: Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway

Photographer: David H Hatton