Bird Identification Please.
Mar 12, 2014 09:49:23 #
Another interesting fact: Kestrels can hover in place while looking for prey. Interesting to see, if you get the chance.
Mar 12, 2014 10:22:52 #
Mar 12, 2014 10:56:13 #
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Mar 12, 2014 11:05:25 #
I've never seen one, either- thanks so much for the beautiful photo and information!
Mar 12, 2014 11:39:41 #
Imagigraphic wrote:
Another interesting fact: Kestrels can hover in place while looking for prey. Interesting to see, if you get the chance.
Wow, I didn't know that. Will have to keep an eye out for more of these birds.
Mar 12, 2014 11:40:08 #
cindij wrote:
Very nice shots! I have never seen one. :thumbup:
Thanks, its the first time I have seen one as well.
Mar 12, 2014 11:40:42 #
Saleavitt10 wrote:
Nice photos. American Kestrel is one of my favorite raptors
Thank you, its the first time I have seen one, they are so pretty.
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Mar 12, 2014 11:41:25 #
LLucas wrote:
I've never seen one, either- thanks so much for the beautiful photo and information!
Thank you, first time for me to. Will have to keep an eye for more of these little raptors.
Mar 12, 2014 11:45:28 #
As others have said, it's an American Kestrel, formerly know as a Sparrow Hawk.
As an aside, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
As an aside, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
Mar 12, 2014 13:45:41 #
smith934 wrote:
As others have said, it's an American Kestrel, formerly know as a Sparrow Hawk.
Asadaptors.de, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
Asadaptors.de, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
Thank you. It, s good to hear you got the birds out of the Study Hall safely. They are such pretty little raptors.
Mar 12, 2014 13:45:41 #
smith934 wrote:
As others have said, it's an American Kestrel, formerly know as a Sparrow Hawk.
Asadaptors.de, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
Asadaptors.de, i caught two of these beautiful birds that had somehow gotten into my HS Study Hall. We released them after the Biology teacher examined them.
Thank you. It, s good to hear you got the birds out of the Study Hall safely. They are such pretty little raptors.
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Mar 12, 2014 18:34:17 #
nice shots. the kestrels near me seem to be so nervous. constantly twitching their tails and taking off before you can get anywhere near them. i watched one jump off of a light post on route 95 in providence, rhode island last year. it killed a starling in the median. i watched in amazement as it rolled up the starling like one would roll a cigar. then it took off carrying it head first, for better aerodynamics.
Mar 13, 2014 11:41:52 #
gwr wrote:
nice shots. the kestrels near me seem to be so nervous. constantly twitching their tails and taking off before you can get anywhere near them. i watched one jump off of a light post on route 95 in providence, rhode island last year. it killed a starling in the median. i watched in amazement as it rolled up the starling like one would roll a cigar. then it took off carrying it head first, for better aerodynamics.
Thanks gwr, its a shame you didn't have your camera with you when the Kestrel caught the starling. These little guys are very quick.
Mar 13, 2014 11:50:17 #
Oh he is just beautiful! My fav bird of prey. :D I just took one the other day & it didn't turn out as good as I hoped for. Their colors are so gorgeous! Good job :)
Mar 13, 2014 12:16:20 #
MissStephie wrote:
Oh he is just beautiful! My fav bird of prey. :D I just took one the other day & it didn't turn out as good as I hoped for. Their colors are so gorgeous! Good job :)
Thank you, I have never seen one of these before, I am so glad I had my camera with me. They are so pretty.
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