3 DAYS OF GYRFALCON PHOTOGRAPHY - A hike takes a surprising turn

We were surprised when we found a gyrfalcon nest when we were photographing the landscape. The hike turned into three days of bird photography.
In the nest were four chicks and the adults were busy feeding them.
This is one of the first times we used our new Nikon Z7ii cameras with the Nikon Z 400 mm f4.5 lenses. We also used the 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters.
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[@Kjell_H]

I had a magic moment some weeks ago, when a Gyrfalcon suddenly swooped by only few meters away, chasing a ptharmigan. They (Gyrfalcon) are purpose built to put it that way. We where out on the same mission as I was out hunting reindeer on the Hardangervidda plateau (Norway) when it happened.
I see them every time during my outings. Very satisfying to watch them.
Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@GudmannAndGyda]

It is magical to see Gyrfalcons in their natural environment. It does not get more natural than when hunting ptarmigans or reindeer. Best greetings from Iceland.

[@philipgowdy]

Thanks for this amazing video of the worlds largest Falcon. So great to see so many eyesses in that nest and how full of food they were, great set of parents there. I am sure your bodies were in pain after those long waits with nothing happening. "No pain no gain" comes to mind and it just goes to show lots of planning reaps rewards..regards to you both.

[@user-cb1rr9tg3l]

Very exciting video.,finally waited to see the se wonderful Falcons again without leaving home😊👍.,thank you for your patience and positivity...❤

[@davemyers7507]

This is some of the coolest gyrfalcon footage ever thanks for the video greetings from California this is the hawk Eagle 🎉😊

[@DanDill]

Extraordinary and beautiful. Thank you!

[@jeanlouis83]

Bonjour
de superbes images BRAVO

[@greglis8598]

What a privilege to see these birds at the nest site. Thanks guys.

[@paulharvey2396]

Thank you very much. Please teach us how to protect and preserve this beautiful bird for Iceland and the world forever! Please help us to boost up ptargmigan populations and ensure safe nesting for this bird -- it is now like all great hawks very rare. Please make a beautiful record which will truly defend the precious beauty that still remains. Thank you very much.

[@piccadillypie]

Incredible. What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Thank you for watching!

[@stephenthompson1998]

Stunning images 👍

[@fgb3126]

What a treat! As a birder and a lover of raptors, and especially as an aficionado of falcons, to suddenly see your video this evening, July 29th, was very wonderful. I have seen no gyrs in life, only on still photos. To see them in video is remarkable. Thank you for working so hard to get the necessary permissions.

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! It is good to know someone appreciates these videos.

[@wildlife-tv_Bernd_Attner]

Great pictures, as always!

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning presentation my friend, this looks and sounds like a NatGeo documentary! Brilliant work!

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Wow, thank you!

[@naderfahd]

Wow ❤❤❤

[@prjct72]

What a beautiful video! I admire your patience and respect, thank you 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@ryknaves3278]

Wow. Great capture of this nest experience. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@ianpawson1356]

Stunning birds, stunning photos. What an experience

[@mustafakasapoglu]

Great video and experience. Even watching is extremely exciting. Thanks for your work.

[@andrewgaffney4881]

Thanks!

[@ruedigermerz9525]

You guys are just awesome! What a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@IngolfurDavid]

Holy smoke guys fantastic video thank you for sharing

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Thank you Ingólfur. Coming from you we appreciate your kindness.

[@sathishKumarRathinaswamy]

Brilliant- I thought your using Z9 - surprised with the Z7II quality

[@GudmannAndGyda]

No surprises there. The Z7ii sensor scores higher than the Z9 sensor on Dxomark. Basically the same sensor, different processor and body size. They can create similar images in the right hands.

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

Awesome. I saw one while I was on northern Iceland this month, first time I've seen one, such an impressive bird.

[@GudmannAndGyda]

An amazing bird.

[@victorlim5077]

Amazing. Great video.

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidcox2499]

Your skills are only matched by your integrity in respecting the environment. Also funny to see both of you in short sleeves. In Iceland. Haha

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Haha… it was one of very few days where it was warm enough. :-)

[@bolleolympus]

❤❤👍👍

[@debbiewitt7028]

Absolutely incredible! ❤

[@oortrekkerdrone2935]

Hi, we always enjoy your video’s about wildlife and landscape’s on our favorite Iceland. I the beginning of the last video you showed passing of a river with drone shot of the waterfall. Can you share where this waterfall is located and the name. Thanks. Bastiaan and Ingrid.

[@glenhopes8233]

Great video, so clear and dramatic!! How far were you from the nest site??

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Thank you. I is difficult to measure the distance. Probably around 40-60 meters.

[@andylee8251]

👍

[@andrewburton87]

Do you do tours for sighting Gyrfalcons??

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Sorry, no.

[@user-pt8zi4fd9g]

tell me where this filming location is