American Kestrel and Loggerhead Shrike--lucky day at the marsh!
Jan 6, 2018 16:57:35 #
I have seen so many Kestrels around but none willing to pose like this one. In the next tree was a Loggerhead Shrike, something that is a rare sighting for me. I stayed back so as to not scare it off, so my pictures are more distant. For those that don't know, Shrikes are about 9 inches (like Kestrels) and they are predatory songbirds that impale their prey on thorns or sticks for later snacking. Hmmm.
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Jan 6, 2018 17:08:17 #
Really nice captures of these 2 birds, Katy!
I really like the colors and patterns on the feathers of the Kestrel.
will
I really like the colors and patterns on the feathers of the Kestrel.
will
Jan 6, 2018 17:19:52 #
Really love the second and fourth photo. Was he looking down at anything in particular?
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Jan 6, 2018 17:40:21 #
Great Kestrel pics. I especially like the fourth photo with the tail feathers spread out. vz
Jan 6, 2018 17:40:55 #
NICE work Katydid ! - Love Kestrels ......I think you have an advantage with it being so cold - the birds seem lethargic and easier to approach ! ?
Jan 6, 2018 17:44:58 #
My favorite mini-raptor! Gorgeous shots of this male American Kestrel.
Jan 6, 2018 17:45:00 #
Nice going Katy. Sometimes backing off a little gives you a better image than a really close shot. Giving the bird some room is very natural.
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Jan 6, 2018 18:13:26 #
Jan 6, 2018 18:20:01 #
Really nice shots! Kestrels are so beautiful and yet little tough guys. Gary
Jan 6, 2018 18:39:40 #
Jan 6, 2018 20:10:17 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Really nice captures of these 2 birds, Katy!
I really like the colors and patterns on the feathers of the Kestrel.
will
I really like the colors and patterns on the feathers of the Kestrel.
will
Thank you, Soul Dr!
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Jan 6, 2018 20:11:49 #
dragonswing wrote:
Really love the second and fourth photo. Was he looking down at anything in particular?
Thanks, dragonswing. I think that was right before it flew across the road, picked up a small morsel, and perched in the weeds.
Jan 6, 2018 20:12:31 #
vonzip wrote:
Great Kestrel pics. I especially like the fourth photo with the tail feathers spread out. vz
I like that one, too, vonzip. Thanks for your comment!
Jan 6, 2018 20:15:56 #
Thanks, imagemeister. We are not that cold, but probably colder than you are. 55 degrees or more in the daytime. Arent'
Thanks, imagemeister. We are not that cold, but probably colder than you are. 55 degrees or more in the daytime. No lethargy noted here yet! Aren't your iguanas falling off trees from your cold spell?
imagemeister wrote:
NICE work Katydid ! - Love Kestrels ......I think you have an advantage with it being so cold - the birds seem lethargic and easier to approach ! ?
Thanks, imagemeister. We are not that cold, but probably colder than you are. 55 degrees or more in the daytime. No lethargy noted here yet! Aren't your iguanas falling off trees from your cold spell?
Jan 6, 2018 20:16:29 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
My favorite mini-raptor! Gorgeous shots of this male American Kestrel.
Thank you so much, Linda!
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