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<\/p>\nWith Northern Harriers erratic flight comes with the territory so I’ve come to expect it but soon after this female took off yesterday morning she almost juked me out of my shoes.<\/p>\n
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1\/5000, f\/6.3, ISO 640, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n I had her in my viewfinder while she was perched and hoped to get takeoff and flight shots if she took off. She did and I did but I didn’t get many because of this incredibly fast and athletic flight maneuver that changed her direction so quickly I couldn’t follow her with my lens. To say she left me behind in the dust is an understatement.<\/p>\n This photo documents the moment she changed directions on a dime. I didn’t have time to post the entire series this morning but I thought her athletic flight posture in this shot was interesting enough to serve as a stand alone for today’s post.<\/p>\n I hope to post the the entire series soon, perhaps as early as tomorrow.<\/p>\n Ron<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers. I hope you all have a wonderful meal and a relaxing day but I also hope we all keep in mind that our #1 priority should be to stay safe, for others if not for ourselves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Juke:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n verb – to make a move intended to deceive an opponent<\/em><\/p>\n noun – a fake or feint, usually intended to deceive a defensive player<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n