Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus

KevinA

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Another bit of Wikipedia information
'The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In the United Kingdom, where no other kestrel species commonly occurs, it is generally just called "kestrel".
This species occurs over a large range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America. It has colonized a few oceanic islands, but vagrant individuals are generally rare; in the whole of Micronesia for example, the species was only recorded twice each on Guam and Saipan in the Marianas.'

Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
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JimFox

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How fortunate you captured a Kestrel. I am aware of them, I believe from movies, but have never seen one in person. A very nice capture Kevin.
 

KevinA

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Beautiful shot of this bird. Looks quite peaceful in this pose.
Thank you Alan
How fortunate you captured a Kestrel. I am aware of them, I believe from movies, but have never seen one in person. A very nice capture Kevin.
They are a fairly common bird of prey here and can often be seen at the side of busy roads hovering over the verges looking for a meal.

the light, details, bokeh and all are extraordinary
Thank you Eric, I almost missed it as I was walking along the path, as it blended in so well.

Just beautiful, Kevin.
Thank you Douglas
 
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