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Kestrel
Pappa Smurf

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Kestrel - Another shot from my recent away weekend.

I kid you not... the wind was so strong here today it blew all the seed out of the feeders that I filled yesterday.
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Habitat
Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are dense forests, vast treeless wetlands and mountains. They are a familiar sight, hovering beside a motorway, or other
Location
Droitwich
Date taken
27.02.2016
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Equipment used
Canon
D. Taylor
Supporter
Beauty of a shot Keith, these are such lovely birds and you caught this one well.
 
Ken Doy
Lovely capture here Keith .Always windy here at the point , SE Trades in summer and Westerlies in winter. Don't like the Westerlies bloody cold mate a bit like your N Easters
Ken
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Gorgeous pose with great eye contact, colors, focus, dof, setting, and background. Great work PS!!!!
 
kim
A great bird and a really fine shot with terrific detail and colour.
 

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Britain & Europe
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