American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) - female
The kestrel, perched on a thin branch on a small tree, was hunting and hardly seemed to notice me at first.
Another view of same kestrel
Then it turned its head and seemed to say with its stare "it's either I move or you do, CameraGirl!" When I stayed put, it flew away.
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If this gal could see her photo she would be proud.
ReplyDeleteI love the angle of her head in that second image!!!
ReplyDeleteAstonishing images of the kestrel. Thanks for visiting my blog & posting your comment. Actually Boise is just a small as you can see from the pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Camera girl Hug B
ReplyDeleteA real beauty captured well by a nosy, intrusive camera girl :>)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteI really like the kestrel family
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderfully clear photos.
ReplyDeleteDarla
O yes he is beauty, well taken.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird. Glad you were able to capture some shots.
ReplyDeletei like his cute little yellow feet
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups, this little friend is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Wow! Amazing close-ups!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of this beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteHi! Nice captures. Good shutter chance! Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portraits of this fine-looking bird! A friend of mine living on acreage north of Ocala tells me he has a hawk on his property that has become quite friendly. He can walk up close and the hawk does not move. I think he's sizing up my friend to see if he was tasty enough!
ReplyDeleteAny mice or small mammals out looking for dinner better watch out!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding shots!
ReplyDeleteIt is just amazing his weight doesn't break down such a thin little branch☺
ReplyDeleteGreat macros on him.
I'm glad he hung around long enough for your to get these photos. Both portraits are marvelous.
ReplyDeleteYour kestrel photos are most definitely picture post card perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI love these beautiful little hawks. I won't be fooled by her small size though, she strikes fear into sparrows everywhere.
ReplyDeleteWow - these are great shots! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant capture EG.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, terrific captures EG. I've never seen a Kestrel.
ReplyDeleteShe looks rather inquisitive.
ReplyDeleteWow. Did you use a telephoto and a tripod ? Or was he just that friendly ? Excellent work !
ReplyDeleteI was so in love with them when I was a child - but we don't have them in the wild in Germany anymore. Great shots that brought back lots of memories!
ReplyDeleteYou stayed put and probably saved a few songbirds lives! They're beautiful little raptors, but one used to love hanging out around our bird feeders (when we lived in Oregon) and I always felt as if I were providing it a cafeteria.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. I worked with a pair of Kestrels when I volunteered at the Rehab Facility. Of the two, the little girl was the more feisty and she had personality that kept us all in stitches. I am actually caring for a male Kestral now and will probably be posting pictures. Because of the cold weather the NIRC birds have all been brought inside for their protection and I am lucky enough to be able to take care of two of them. Love this post ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Kestrels are extremely difficult to photograph. You did a beautiful job on the short time you had with him.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous images of the Kestrel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture !
ReplyDeleteShe is giving you the evil eye, EG!
ReplyDeleteShe is giving you the evil eye, EG!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creature!
ReplyDeleteSplendid photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent bird!
ReplyDeletewonderful shots!!
ReplyDeleteThe look on the kestrel's face seems to fit your interpretation beautifully. Love the textured feathers. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteHope he found a nice snack. :)
ReplyDeleteWow...what a terrific shot! Aloha
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. She's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous close-ups!
ReplyDeletePięknie ci do zdjęć pozował i odleciał :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully you posed for pictures and took off :)
your kestrel is a real beauty and your shots is very good.
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The Kestrel is a pretty bird, love their colors. Great shots! I hope you are warm and safe there, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos! What a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteYup, she's testing you.
ReplyDeleteYour second photo could be this bird's high school graduation portrait.
ReplyDeleteNice captures....I think they are such a pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots! Wow!
ReplyDeleteHe's a beauty! I just saw my first Kestrel recently.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, looks like you caught the birds eye in your second shot!
ReplyDeleteHI EG Fantastic portrait shots of the Kestrel.
ReplyDeleteAre you SURE she wasn't posing for you?? She really looks like she knows how beautiful she is!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are such pretty birds. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I look at these and wonder why they aren't afraid and if *KI* should be afraid!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those little Kestrels. MB
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots!
ReplyDeleteThat little, patterned bird is cute!
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