American Kestrels – Feathered Photography

American Kestrel – “AOM” Is Still Thriving

I had a productive morning on Antelope Island yesterday, including seeing, hearing and/or photographing multiple bird species for the first time this year. (3 photos)

Male American Kestrel – A Resighting of “AOM”

AOM continues to thrive. (8 photos)

I Now Know A Lot About The Banded Male Kestrel

And about the meaning of the different colored bands used by HawkWatch International when they’re banding kestrels. (6 photos)

American Kestrels Past And Present

A male kestrel from yesterday morning and another one from almost exactly two years ago. (six photos)

American Kestrel With Prey

A beautiful male in a more colorful winter setting than I usually get. (2 photos)

Female American Kestrel With Prey In The Snow

A precursor of things to come?

Sleepyhead American Kestrel

A wing and tail stretch followed by an enthusiastic yawn. (2 photos)

A Male American Kestrel And An Unfortunate Choice Of Perch

Entertainment for the photographer at the expense of a hapless kestrel. (7 photos)

Male American Kestrel Struggling To Stay On A Spindly Perch

Poor guy couldn’t get his balance.

Some Recent Birds

Six photos of six species, all taken within the last month.

Immature Red-tailed Hawk In The Crosshairs Of An American Kestrel

Except for one quick trip to Farmington Bay WMA, yesterday was my first time out photographing birds in 41 days while I’ve been recovering from back surgery. If felt good. Very good. (2 photos)