I watch about 6 of these birds flying loops and dips and doing drives over a large field in front of me. It wasn't until one came very near that I realized that they were catching grasshoppers in mid air.

Fantastic!!! Great capture! imrepapa · 2010-08-17: 08:13

Perfect capture! ????? · 2010-08-17: 09:06

Unbelievable! Outstanding capture, Ray! lgnelson · 2010-08-17: 10:04

Remarkable photo, Ray! I don't know how this one could be any better! Great exposure and capture at the precise moment!! djnana · 2010-08-17: 10:06

Terrific catch! blu06 · 2010-08-17: 10:32

Wow, fabulous catch!!!! darfoster · 2010-08-17: 10:50

Wow and you did too, well done. MoMac · 2010-08-17: 11:26

fantastic and perfect shot !!!! josy63 · 2010-08-17: 14:30

Wow.! Congratulations.! Amazing shot.! ; ) werOnika7 · 2010-08-17: 16:26

Amazing capture! Were you surprised? :-) NellyBly · 2010-08-17: 17:20

wow...bet that was a tasty bite for the bird..brilliant shot, lucky you to capture this. elizzi · 2010-08-17: 18:06

Ooh... Great snap! huiching · 2010-08-17: 18:34

Dad, you continue to amaze me! Beautiful shot. ????? · 2010-08-17: 20:17

Wow! This is a winner Ray!! jeffcornish · 2010-08-17: 20:20

Superb! good capture! Shaparak · 2010-08-17: 22:07

Cool shot! perfect timing. paulamarquis · 2010-08-17: 23:43

Stunning shot. You are a very patient man, Ray ;-) ????? · 2010-08-18: 04:45

Wow, amazing catch! Please send some my way - we have an excess of grasshoppers! jet28 · 2010-08-18: 06:06

oh my gosh, what an exceptional capture!! ????? · 2010-08-18: 08:10

awesome capture!!! jennye · 2010-08-18: 08:40

:-) you have a way with birds....or shall I say, capturing them...:-)))) ????? · 2010-08-18: 08:59

this is what I call a super catch! ;) onlyricky · 2010-08-18: 10:15

perfect capture!!! cdann · 2010-08-18: 14:35

great shot wish it was one of mine ????? · 2010-08-18: 19:48

This is fantastic! How in the world did you get this capture? SunflowerGirl · 2010-08-18: 22:52

Fantastic capture! wildduck · 2010-08-19: 14:16

extra great shot ! Davorka · 2010-08-19: 15:19

Wow, what a great capture!!!!! (and thank you for giving explanation about your August 15 post on my guestbook:))) skskz · 2010-08-21: 11:47

SUPER capture. Impressive as always. ????? · 2010-08-22: 14:35

Great shot! You've got the right moment! astrobrojler · 2010-08-24: 16:24

really amazing capture MARETKA88 · 2010-08-29: 10:53

really amazing capture MARETKA88 · 2010-08-29: 10:53

Tagged: birds prey grasshoppers