American Kestrel Kestrel one-footed landing with garter snak

Posted by Scott Fairbairn on Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:29 pm

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ISO 2500, 1/3200sec, f5.6, Sony 200-600, A1. Seven hours in a blind in scorching heat wasn't fun, but it was worth it in the end. The male coming in for a one-legged landing while getting scolded and eventually chased off to do the food exchange somewhere else before she took it to the nestlings. Processed in DXO Photolab.

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by david fletcher on Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:42 pm

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Excellent interaction Scott. Tough call in the hide, but well worth it.

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by himadri roy on Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:54 pm

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Excellent action frame.

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by Karl Egressy on Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:56 pm

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Wow, having two in a frame and one with a snake in the talons, is as rare as it can be. Amazing opportunity and shot, Scott.

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by Alan Melle on Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:32 pm

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Wonderful story telling image. Even better viewed large.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:10 pm

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Brilliant behaviour and interaction captured beautifully, Scott! Definitely worth the wait! Wonderful shot.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:37 am

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Terrific shot! Great interaction, snake and all. Kudos for your patience !

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by Moby Dick on Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:39 am