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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.
Location
Seaton Common, Seaton Carew, Cleveland. UK
Date taken
14th February 2009
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Equipment used
Canon 40D+Canon 400mm f5,6

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