I don't shoot birds often C+C

all shot with T3i and EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

I like the last two. On the first two the front of the bird is in shadow. Just need to watch the direction your light source is coming from. Make sure the bird is lit up.

The Osprey images are nice. Also to add to ETS post. Make sure the birds are down close to your level. The first two images look like you where shooting them straight up directly over your head.

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I like the last two. On the first two the front of the bird is in shadow. Just need to watch the direction your light source is coming from. Make sure the bird is lit up.

Agreed...get the sun in your favor. Those osprey shots are great.

Your ospery are fantastic.
You missed the focus on other.

The third shot is really good (osprey) the 4th is also good.
the first 2 are just small mistakes that we all made initially.

You should continue shooting birds. You are good at it.

Agree to all the above comments...I would also add a little pp to lighten the shadowed under-wing areas of the osprey shots. Keep them birds coming.