Species Lists and Birding Kit

Sunday, 4 November 2012

Kestrel

This female Kestrel hunted in front of the new hide at rspb Point of Ayr. She caught a few small mammals but chose to eat from a distance, however she did come close enough for these images.

 
 

 

18 comments:

  1. Very nice! Beautiful predators, nice job getting such good images.

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  2. Awesome shots! The last with the sun gleaming on face is my favorite.
    Lovely composition with the post and wire!

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  3. Lovely shots Dave. Good lighting you found.

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  4. Amazing shots and isn't there just something magical about raptors...Michelle..

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  5. Nice pictures you show a kestrel.
    Thank you for your commentators on my blog.
    Hanne Bente

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  6. That is a perfect eye level shot!

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  7. The details of feathers are striking. Nicely done, Dave.

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  8. aren't they just delightful raptors and beautiful markings. Great photos Dave

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  9. Great shot of the Kestrel - I like the ones where it is looking over its shoulder.

    Glad you liked the cars and corellas - I've been in Oman for a week hence slow reply!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  10. Amazing these! Just perfect...

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  11. Oh wow!! These are wonderful. I don't have a lens quite big enough to capture nirds of prey, so I am always in awe of shots like yours!

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