A trip to Hayling Island today provided an opportunity to walk part of the 'Billy Trail' and a brief encounter with a male [Common] Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). I initially spotted him hovering over a nearby paddock in a very strong breeze while searching for voles and then he decided to take a rest on a fence post.
I guess the 'click' of the camera briefly caught his attention but he quickly returned to eyeing up any movement beneath a nearby hedge before pouncing on some likely prey unfortunately out of my line of sight.
Beautiful Frank. Carol
ReplyDeleteYou captured the Kestrel beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Frank :o)
ReplyDeleteFeels special to get close to such a beautiful creature, huh.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of a wonderful little falcon.
ReplyDeleteI love Kestrels and you got some splendid shots there Frank. I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well~
ReplyDeleteMy fav is the first shot with its head cocked down eyeing the ground below. Nice to see the sun, too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome captures of the Kestrel! I never find them in good lighting. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteGreat kestrel shots! Gr. John
ReplyDeleteGorgeous raptor!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Frank. I've not been able to get a decent one of a Kestrel.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Frank.
ReplyDeleteI would like to spy one of these, myself. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteFrank, he is gorgeous...perfect shot!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kestrel!
ReplyDeleteA great encounter with lovely photos Frank.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Frank
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird. You have some wonderful shots of it.
ReplyDeleteThey are great little birds - always good to watch a BOP hunting.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Me encanta la segunda imagen donde está mirando a la cámara.
ReplyDelete¡Precioso pájaro!
What a lovely bird to see!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty feathered friend, and that first capture is something incredible.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful encounter! What great shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kestrel.. Congrats
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and pretty bird!
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