Old Warrior

Thanks a bunch. I love photographing birds, though it takes a great deal of luck and being in the right place at the right time usually helps.

Great work Brent!

Hi Brent! Great story and a perfect title! Your wonderful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F

I have not been by Birdsacre in a while, so I can't say. I will run by sometime to check, I'm certain they know the origins of their birds. I do know the one I saw lost his right eye in a fight. My understanding was he would be put in a special reserve down near Portland somewhere. They did promise me he would be well taken care of for the rest of his life but never see the wild again. That's so sad.

Amazing image!! Nice to hear that he is being cared for!! (F+V)

Terrific capture of this old warrior. Glad to hear of his retirement care.

What a beautiful photograph. And so glad to hear that this grand old man is being cared.

a thrilling image ... look at his battle scars ... bless his heart ... what a joy to hear he's going to be so well cared for. Outstanding, outstanding image!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful image and story. Thanks for helping out.

What character he has. Thank you for saving this fabulous soul. Beautiful image Brent!!

Awesome Shot!! Thank you for saving him.

Great shot of dignified old age! I'm glad he's going to be well-fed this winter!