American Kestrel with prey


Posted by OntPhoto on Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:34 pm

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I have been fortunate to follow a family of American Kestrels, the smallest of the three falcon species that breed in eastern Ontario. 

The young are very noisy and keep the adult birds busy hunting for food to feed them. 

I seldom get to see the more colourful male kestrel. Until this week that is, with the setting sun lighting it up nicely.  The vole it is de-furring is just icing on the cake.  I live for moments like this as a bird and wildlife photographer.

Taken with the Canon 7D MK2, 500 f4 II + 1.4x III on a Gitzo tripod.  Thanks for looking.

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by Sandy R-B on Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:33 pm
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25 views and not a comment??
This is an exceptional image - tack-sharp, excellent view of the kestrel, eye, and prey, and a great perch.
Wish it were mine!
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by Karl Egressy on Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:04 am
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Sandy wrote: "25 views and not a comment??"
Comment is out of fashion by the looks of it.
Wilson, your image is an amazing nature story telling image, of very high quality.
 

by LynnS on Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:47 am
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Wilson, what a score to get both a male and with prey!  I just love the fresh, more vivid plumage of the youngsters, and this is a beaut - wonderful behavior capture.
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by Gene Gwin on Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:14 pm
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Wilson, This is excellent!
 

by Ron Day on Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:25 pm
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Beautiful work, Wilson! One to be proud of!
 

by Khoe on Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:38 pm
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Awesome shot here, not much else to say, just look at it!
 

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