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Kestrel
IanF

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Probably our most friendly Kestrel locally. It's the only one around that will let you drive up alongside without batting an eye lid. In fact every other one takes flight if you get within 50m. Quite a few make use of the fence posts alongside the road to either hunt or rest up.
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Location
Seaton Common, Seaton Carew, Cleveland. UK
Date taken
14th February 2009
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Equipment used
Canon 40D+Canon 400mm f5,6
Adalia
Highly photogenic Kestral Ian...obviously knows a photo op when it sees one. I like this portrait very much...the beak fascinates me...built for the job!! The feather detail is super too.

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Cora.
 
J
Nice one Ian, The Beak on this bird looks very thick and heavy I have not seen one like it.
 

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