Tuesday, February 19, 2013

American Kestrel/Wild Birds

Male American kestrel (Falco sparverius) 

Perching on a utility wire, this colourful and fierce American kestrel is North America's smallest falcon. 

Slate-blue head and wings, rusty-red back

Kestrels hunt in open areas with few trees and short vegetation.
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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58 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Magnificent pictures of the gorgeous falcon!
    Well done!
    Léia

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  2. The CrankyFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    So beautiful; I love hawks of all kinds but these are definitely among my favourites...second only to redtail hawks.

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  3. MadSnapperFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    he does look fierce in the second photo and oh so beautiful in both

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I love its fluffy feathers and beautiful colors. Nicely captured Camera Girl.

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  5. AndyFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Two nice and clear photos. I hope he didn't make any deposits when you were looking up;-0

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  6. DarlaFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great details in these photos. I didn't realize Kestrals were so colorful.

    Darla

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  7. LowellFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Put these in the folder of pictures to be published in your coffee table bird book! Fantastic, esp. the first shot!

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  8. The Artful DivaFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    magnificent and majestic - well done!

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  9. JudyFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Nice catch! These are beautiful and colorful little hawks. I got a picture of one in my yard a few days ago. Not as good as yours though.

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  10. RoseFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I cannot come close to getting a shot this good....they fly so quickly.

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  11. Ruth HiebertFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    These are great shots. Around here the Kestrals spook so easily and take off even when a car slows down.

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  12. CindyFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Amazing. Love that fluffed look. Excellent shots.

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Fierce is a good adjective for this beauty -- make up for his smaller size (as hawks go) don't they!

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  14. KarenFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Fabulous captures!

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  15. Nina February 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Lovely pictures - the deep, clear ble sky and the beautiful birds!
    Nina (your newest follower)

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  16. TexWisGirlFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    i love these little guys. so beautiful. great shots!

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  17. RedPatFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I agree with Lowell. You could do a bird book!

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  18. Lois EvensenFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Lovely. I bet he enjoys very tiny mice for dinner. :)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Fantastic detail of a beautiful bird.

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  20. LONDONLULUFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird - I love how clear this looks (oh you're inspiring me to get a real camera:)

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  21. GigaFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Uroczo wygląda szczególnie na pierwszym zdjęciu. Pozdrawiam.
    It looks lovely especially in the first picture. Yours.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    What a wonderful bird! He looks warm and cozy.

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  23. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful details of this little falcon!

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  24. cieldequimperFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Oh my, those are National Geographic shots, right? ;-)

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  25. i stora dragFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Wow, the first one is so adorable! Very nice to see!
    Thanks for your comment!
    Greetings Pia

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  26. Gina GaoFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    These are great pictures!

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  27. Susan AndersonFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Oh, I love the look of that bird all fluffed out with such beautiful colors.

    =)

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  28. Phil SladeFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Thgose are superb shots EG and everyone in the US tells me that American Kestrels are impossible to approach.

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  29. mickFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    The Kestrel is beautiful. Great close-up photos.

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    what beautiful captures! Stunning creature!

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  31. StephanieFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Pretty bird against the lovely blue sky.

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  32. DianneFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Wow! beautiful against the clear blue sky.

    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  33. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  34. DrillerAAFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    This little fellow is just too cool for words. Very nice capture. Thanks for stopping by Driller's Place.

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  35. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Awesome shots Cameragirl. B

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  36. GeorgeFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Both of these photos of the kestrel are marvelous. You did a great job of capturing it against that brilliant blue sky.

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  37. HansHBFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Lovely photos!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Wow ~ this is awesome photography ~ magnificent bird photos ~

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  39. eileeninmdFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    The Kestrels have beautiful colors, great shots!

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  40. CarlettaFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    You sure are capturing the big birds lately. :)
    This guy has the cutest face.
    Wonderful shots!

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  41. MichelleFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    A gorgeous little falcon.

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  42. grammie gFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    ""Wow"" fabulous bird and shot, one of my favorites especially since I had a first hand observation of them nesting , and hatching out 5 babies in a tree in my front yard a few years back !!
    Grace

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  43. JanetFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    So sharp!

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  44. SandyCarlsonFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    These are wonderful portraits.

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  45. KayFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful shots! This little guy looks pretty chilly with his feathers all fluffed out. Isn't his coloring beautiful?

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  46. RandyFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Looks like he just had a haircut.

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  47. renae February 19, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Whao, CG That is an amazing capture of this fantastic bird!!!

    Thanks for your fun well wishes, etc. (hug)

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  48. Gail DixonFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Kestrels are VERY difficult to get close enough to shoot. These are awesome. What lens did you use? I will not be able to post mine after seeing these. Great job!

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  49. Rune EideFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Nice ones, with the added effect of the detailed wires. I enjoyed the claws gripping!

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  50. Stewart MFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    What a great little bird. I love the way the wire is such a different feel and texture to the bird - its a great image.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  51. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Great images of this beauty!

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  52. Vores haveFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM


    Gorgeous photos:) Hanne Bente

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  53. Wally JonesFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Nice images of a little guy who is quite camera shy!

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  54. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I believe we have these birds here also,but I have never been able to photograph one,beautiful shots!phyllis

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  55. Andrea @ From The SolFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I think he looks cute all puffed up to keep warm ... but I know better. This little Falcon can move so quickly and hunt with a ferosity that would take your breath away, as I know you know. Beautiful pictures of a wonderful bird.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  56. RajeshFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Great shots of the bird.

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  57. SnowcatcherFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Spectacular! The detail and color are just fabulous.

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  58. kayerjFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    beautiful capture.

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