Saturday, December 5

Gawking at Hawks II: Make that a Falcon

The second bird of prey I sighted on Friday's drive was a pretty little American kestrel. The first kestrel I ever ID'd was from poor, too-far-away photos taken this past March, on a grey day...this was the 3rd time I ID'd a kestrel this year.

This little falcon (9-12") actually let me snap its photo; so far this is the best shot I've gotten of a kestrel.


...And just like the ferruginous hawk in yesterday's post, eventually the kestrel got fed up with the unwelcome company, and flew off...

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4 comments:

  1. Wanda.....December 5, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    That kestrel, almost looks dainty, sitting on the wire...not at all like a bird of prey!

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  2. SharonDecember 6, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    That Kestrel looks so cute, all fluffed up! Very nice photo.

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  3. Bill S.December 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Beautiful pictures of the "sparrow hawk." We have a lot winter near here and they are sure fun to watch.

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  4. Roses and LilacsDecember 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    We have a little kestrel that patrols the fields and roadsides where I work. I think they are the prettiest hawks. Used to have one on the farm but the larger red tails drove it away.
    Marnie

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