Really neat effects. How did you set up the shots?
The shots were taken in the range of 1/2500 ISO=3200 f.9 with manual focus. I shoot rapid sequence. Generally taking upwards of 300 shots. I tend to shoot the upper portions of the flames.
When the rain begins the hunting slows and it is time to hunker down and wait for the food to start moving again. Unless you are an Eagle, in which case you must always attempt to look cool.