Brunch by the Bay: During the end of Friday's excursion to Farmington Bay, our host spotted activity and brought the car to a halt next to a kestrel sitting on a sign. This enabled me...

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

During the end of Friday's excursion to Farmington Bay, our host spotted activity and brought the car to a halt next to a kestrel sitting on a sign. This enabled me to take several shots of the kestrel that are included in this set.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Of course, I know the rules.
Of course, I know the rules....

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Why do you ask what is in my right claw?

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This is just a little snack I brought from home

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Helps keep my energy up
Helps keep my energy up...

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Are you still here?
Are you still here?...

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Move along, nothing to see here

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Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

You nailed that one Mike. Almost no Kestrels down here for the past few years.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Curmudgeon wrote:

You nailed that one Mike. Almost no Kestrels down here for the past few years.

Thanks, Jack, this spot always seems to have a kestrel or two.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Wow! These are great, Mike.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Retired CPO wrote:

Wow! These are great, Mike.

Thanks, Chief, our guide's good reflexes put me in a great position for this set.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great captures, Mike.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

NMGal wrote:

Great captures, Mike.

Thanks, Barbara, a great subject helps.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Fantastic close-ups Mike!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

srfmhg wrote:

Fantastic close-ups Mike!

Thanks for your encouraging comment, Mark.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Fantastic set Mike. Glad this Kestrel can read and follow directions

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

jdtonkinson wrote:

Fantastic set Mike. Glad this Kestrel can read and follow directions

Thanks for your generous comment, Jim.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

UTMike wrote:

During the end of Friday's excursion to Farmington Bay, our host spotted activity and brought the car to a halt next to a kestrel sitting on a sign. This enabled me to take several shots of the kestrel that are included in this set.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Fine series!!! Mike

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Awesome set, Mike.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

UTMike wrote:

During the end of Friday's excursion to Farmington Bay, our host spotted activity and brought the car to a halt next to a kestrel sitting on a sign. This enabled me to take several shots of the kestrel that are included in this set.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Unimaginably cute raptors with the greatest eyes - only rivaled by owls 🍺🍺🍺

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

UTMike wrote:

During the end of Friday's excursion to Farmington Bay, our host spotted activity and brought the car to a halt next to a kestrel sitting on a sign. This enabled me to take several shots of the kestrel that are included in this set.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Excellent sequence, Mike! Beautiful male Kestrel, wonderful detail!