American Kestrel 2

    The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, and one of the smallest birds of prey in the world.

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    1. Consensual Media (84 months ago | reply)

      Great composition, and nice contrasting edges between the bird and the background colors adds even more pop.

    2. Adam A. Messinger (83 months ago | reply)

      Coming from someone whose photostream I admire as much as yours, I consider that high praise. Thanks.

    3. haxhinexha (78 months ago | reply)

      Strange bird and a great shot.Could you please share this shot to QEMD "Finch" group,just for educational purposes.Thank you.

    4. petitefalcon (47 months ago | reply)

      I have a kestrel falcon visiting my neighborhood in western Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, right now. At my old house in Occidental (also in western Sonoma County but further out towards the coast), I used to watch peregrine falcons and golden eagles. I always thought that when I die, if I were to be recreated, I would want to be brought back as a peregrine falcon. After watching this kestrel for several days, I realize that as a very petite redhead, I would be better suited as kestrel. What a beautiful, petite bird and what a lesson in aerodynamics.

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