Category: American Kestrels
American Kestrel Puffed Up And Snuggled Down On Rabbitbrush
Side Lit Male American Kestrel
Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Some Recent Avian Potpourri
Side Lit American Kestrel And The Capricious Gods Of Photography
I’d give my shutter finger and my last chocolate donut to be able to change one tiny thing about her takeoff shot.
Female American Kestrel With Prey And An Attitude
To say that a kestrel of either sex has an attitude probably approaches redundancy but this little lady had one in spades.
Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrels And Bald Eagles – Raptors Need Elevated Hunting Perches
For raptors in particular hunting and roosting perches are close to essential but these days they’re at a premium at Farmington Bay WMA. And the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
Color Coordinated Male American Kestrel
Male American Kestrel ‘Wing Fling’
It’s unusual but occasionally I can (mostly) overlook significant technical flaws in one of my photos and still appreciate it for other reasons.
Some Recent Birds
American Kestrel – Minutia
Usually when birds are involved I’m fascinated by minutia but sometimes the ‘little things’ can drive me nuts, especially when they’re photography related..
Multiple Attacks – Kestrel And Magpie vs. Merlin
I don’t have many two falcon days but yesterday was one of them. Throw in all the aggressive action and I couldn’t ask for much more.
A Truly Badass American Kestrel
American Kestrels are known for their badassery but yesterday morning this ballsy male cranked it up a notch. Or three.
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American Kestrel Puffed Up And Snuggled Down On Rabbitbrush
Side Lit Male American Kestrel
Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Some Recent Avian Potpourri
Side Lit American Kestrel And The Capricious Gods Of Photography
I’d give my shutter finger and my last chocolate donut to be able to change one tiny thing about her takeoff shot.
Female American Kestrel With Prey And An Attitude
To say that a kestrel of either sex has an attitude probably approaches redundancy but this little lady had one in spades.
Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrels And Bald Eagles – Raptors Need Elevated Hunting Perches
For raptors in particular hunting and roosting perches are close to essential but these days they’re at a premium at Farmington Bay WMA. And the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
Color Coordinated Male American Kestrel
Male American Kestrel ‘Wing Fling’
It’s unusual but occasionally I can (mostly) overlook significant technical flaws in one of my photos and still appreciate it for other reasons.
Some Recent Birds
American Kestrel – Minutia
Usually when birds are involved I’m fascinated by minutia but sometimes the ‘little things’ can drive me nuts, especially when they’re photography related..
Multiple Attacks – Kestrel And Magpie vs. Merlin
I don’t have many two falcon days but yesterday was one of them. Throw in all the aggressive action and I couldn’t ask for much more.
A Truly Badass American Kestrel
American Kestrels are known for their badassery but yesterday morning this ballsy male cranked it up a notch. Or three.