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Oct 08, 2010 06:09 |  #1

dont usually have the problem of birds flying too close, but this kestrel was certainly very curious about me.
200mm prime and couldnt get him all in the frame.
check out his damaged leg


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Oct 08, 2010 06:41 |  #2

That's certainly a different viewpoint! Lovely sharp pics, Steve. Like them!


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Oct 08, 2010 07:01 |  #3

he hovered above me for several minutes while i snapped, wished id had my zoom on the camera.


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Oct 08, 2010 07:16 |  #4

Very good! This is a Eurasian Kestrel ? You probably call them Common. Is that right?




  
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Oct 08, 2010 07:21 |  #5

yes Jack, falco tinnunculus....we call them simply kestrels..........stev​e


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Oct 08, 2010 18:33 |  #6

LOL!! Love 'em! Wish one would hover over me long enough for a shot half as good!


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Oct 08, 2010 18:45 |  #7

awesome shots




  
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Oct 09, 2010 02:15 |  #8

Beautiful shots


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