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Kestrel with an ex-sparrow
Mark Etheridge

Kestrel with an ex-sparrow (Falco tinnunculus)

There is a disused monastery with a large population of House Sparrows - the local Kestrel pair wreak havoc, but there always seems to be a good supply of spuggies!
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Habitat
Countryside
Location
La Marina, Alicante
Date taken
13/04/2017
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Equipment used
Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600 Sport
LenoilR
Looks proud of himself and so he should...Great details and a thought for the ex!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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That's a great picture Mark. Poor sparrow though.

Many thanks for sharing it with us lad.
 
Jonno52
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Brilliant shot, outstanding. Impressive detail in both the Kestrel and prey. It's relatively unusual to see Kestrels taking birds (though I've seen them try) as they tend to go for rodents, insects etc, so this is also a great behavioural image.
 

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