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.
Category: Diurnal Raptors
Immature Northern Harrier – A Serendipitous Takeoff
One of the fun things about takeoff shots is that a bird with little promise for interesting photos while it’s perched can instantly translate into exciting photos when it lifts off.
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.
Injured Red-tailed Hawk – A Small Triumph Over Adversity
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.
Adult Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Injured Red-tailed Hawk Coming In For A Landing
On those occasions when I see injured birds surviving and even thriving it makes my day.
Red-tailed Hawk Caught In The Crosshairs Of A Northern Harrier
A Frosty Northern Harrier Takeoff And Flight In Very Warm Light
The combination of cold frost and warm light almost sounds like a contradiction but those were the conditions I was dealing with yesterday morning soon after dawn.
Red-tailed Hawk – Life Repeating Itself
Two days ago this Red-tailed Hawk had me wondering if I was in some kind of time warp.
Red-tailed Hawk – Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Desert Mountainside Background
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.
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Immature Northern Harrier – A Serendipitous Takeoff
One of the fun things about takeoff shots is that a bird with little promise for interesting photos while it’s perched can instantly translate into exciting photos when it lifts off.
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.
Injured Red-tailed Hawk – A Small Triumph Over Adversity
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.
Adult Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Injured Red-tailed Hawk Coming In For A Landing
On those occasions when I see injured birds surviving and even thriving it makes my day.
Red-tailed Hawk Caught In The Crosshairs Of A Northern Harrier
A Frosty Northern Harrier Takeoff And Flight In Very Warm Light
The combination of cold frost and warm light almost sounds like a contradiction but those were the conditions I was dealing with yesterday morning soon after dawn.
Red-tailed Hawk – Life Repeating Itself
Two days ago this Red-tailed Hawk had me wondering if I was in some kind of time warp.
Red-tailed Hawk – Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Desert Mountainside Background
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.