American Kestrel

I have always thought that raptors in the SW are far more approachable, generally, than they are up north. I don't know why this is, but on our recent trip, I got closer to two American kestrels than ever before. The second shot is virtually full-frame.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @500mm • 1/500 • f/8 • ISO 160

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Al
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Sgt. wrote in post #17954873
Awesome!

ldn323 wrote in post #17954925
Very well done, Al. I like it.

2loose wrote in post #17954959
Superb shots!

Melissa6 wrote in post #17954988
Very nice!

mandokid1 wrote in post #17954993
Very nice Al!

Peter2516 wrote in post #17955072
Superb shots Al.

CaptBob wrote in post #17955087
Nicely done Al, I can attest to the fact that they seldom let you get close in south Fl. Jealous of your efforts and success

Crimzon wrote in post #17955129
Excellent shots.

joe9047 wrote in post #17955209
Just wow!

2n10 wrote in post #17955238
Fantastic Al.

budcam wrote in post #17955306
Nice ones Al.

ardeekay wrote in post #17955560
These are fantastic, Al. Think he was sizing you up in #2.

Thank you all very much for your enthusiastic responses.

Al
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