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Kestrel + Buzzard
Chris G6 UXU

Kestrel + Buzzard (Falco tinnunculus, Buteo buteo)

Kestrel attack on Buzzard at WWT Martin Mere Lancashire 17/09/2020. Shot taken at distance and cropped.
Habitat
Mere
Location
WWT Martin Mere Lancashire
Date taken
17/09/2020
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus, Buteo buteo
Equipment used
Canon 80D 100x400mm
Well done Chris, I was wondering the outcome as well JP, . thanks for sharing the action!
Stay safe!
 
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I was photographing the Buzzard and did not see the Kestrel in the shot till I downloaded it, I saw the Buzzard fly off and got some shots of the Kestrel a few minutes later.
 
Thanks Chris will the Kestrel challenge the Buzzard at all?
Thanks for comment on my SF!
 
What luck, Chris! A brilliant capture even if it were unintentional!
 
a most wonderful capture of these two raptors chris...excellent....many thanks...
 
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OMG!! Not too often you see that happening Chris!!!

Very well captured too my friend - a marvellous shot.
 

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