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Common kestrel (Caption please)
a.dancy

Common kestrel (Caption please) (Common kestrel)

How could I not take this shot. The army's soldiers were practicing on a nearby firing range and making a lot of noise but this plucky bird carried on regardless. Believe me it was a long hard climb/crawl to get this shot and I was completely knackered before I got anywhere near the top of the hill and just hoping the bird would not change its hunting perch.
Habitat
Hillside
Location
Holcombe Hill
Date taken
13th September 2008
Scientific name
Common kestrel
Equipment used
Canon 40D Sigma 500f4.5
beware! later we will have Okestrel Minoevres in the Dark!
Ok which one of you cadets reckons he can fly a Falcon??
who are you calling 'Bird brain'
The Captain said you had to get 'Ketrel Beer' for the party
Looks like this is the safest place to be the way the British arm shoots!!!

couldn't think of any more Adrian - great shot!
 
LOL looks like Jamie is on a roll but my brain is fried. Your dedication to getting that shot always has to be admired though. Very nice shot.
 
And what about it if the fierce Kestrels are displayed???

Well worth the climb, Adrian, a delightful pic got... and maybe got rid of a couple of Kg too? ;) :clap:
 

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