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Jan 29, 2022 09:26 |  #1

these shy little guys are never easy

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Jan 29, 2022 10:32 |  #2

I find Kestrels one of the prettiest birds of prey. It’s been a while since I shot one. I mostly see them hanging in the air, scoping the fields for mice. It’s nice to see them perched like this. I like the second shot best.


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Jan 30, 2022 07:30 |  #3

Well done, Bob. I was able to walk right underneath one in Arizona once, but normally I can't get within 200 yards of them.


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Jan 30, 2022 13:26 |  #4

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #19337596 (external link)
I find Kestrels one of the prettiest birds of prey. It’s been a while since I shot one. I mostly see them hanging in the air, scoping the fields for mice. It’s nice to see them perched like this. I like the second shot best.

yes, I totally agree. I wish they were less shy!


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Jan 30, 2022 13:29 |  #5

CDMOOSE wrote in post #19337957 (external link)
Well done, Bob. I was able to walk right underneath one in Arizona once, but normally I can't get within 200 yards of them.

thanks Al- they remain one of my nemesis birds.......thankfully occasionally I get lucky


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Jan 30, 2022 13:53 |  #6

very nice! I too have never had the pleasure yet. always see them though zipping about just out of range.


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Jan 31, 2022 08:31 |  #7

BirdsofBC wrote in post #19338098 (external link)
very nice! I too have never had the pleasure yet. always see them though zipping about just out of range.

thank you! keep looking- it will happen.


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