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Common Kestrel (female)
Scridifer

Common Kestrel (female) (Falco tinnunculus dacotiae)

East Canarian subspecies dacotiae
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Habitat
Barranco
Location
Tindaya, Fuerteventura
Date taken
03/02/20
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus dacotiae
Equipment used
Canon SX50
KC Foggin
Supporter
Nicely captured Chris!

It's prey is as big as the Kestrel so that should fill it up for awhile ;)
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Looks like she's caught a rabbit Chris... would I be right.

That's a super picture you've got of her my friend. A wonderful job.
 
Terry Foss
Would love to know if the Kestrel caught that Rabbit or if it's carrion, that's very large prey for a Kestrel, fantastic capture this Chris, well done!!! tfs
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Wow, I did not realize Kestrels took rabbits. Great capture and picture of this Kestrel on its meal. TFS Chris!
 
peterday
Opus Editor
That does seem big for a Kestrel to catch, fascinating shot! Tfs Chris!
 

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