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.
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
It’s unusual but occasionally I can (mostly) overlook significant technical flaws in one of my photos and still appreciate it for other reasons.
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..
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.
American Kestrels are known for their badassery but yesterday morning this ballsy male cranked it up a notch. Or three.
Male kestrels may be a little flashier but females more than hold their own in the beauty department.
An agile and athletically confident falcon in a rare moment of physical awkwardness and indecision.
I’m a big fan of hoarfrost in my bird photos, especially when the bird is as colorful and beautiful as the male American Kestrel.
Good light and a cooperative bird is a combination I haven’t had in a very long time but it happened yesterday at Bear River MBR.
An attempt to quantify the beneficial effects of raptors in rodent control. Gimme some numbers please!
This shot from yesterday morning came very close to being one of my favorite kestrel photos of all time.
