Kestrels Are Back

[Hillbillygirl]

Kestrels have come back to our area in abundance. Seeing them more and more every day.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7103650123_8c81287dc9_b.jpg

Liked this one for the blurred movement in the wings. They are so quick to flight, and so small, making them a difficult catch.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/6957583740_33cfa2e7c3_b.jpg

[Matt K.]

They are of the falcon family, right? Look small, though ... wonderful catch in flight, HBG.

[asnow]

Love the wing movement in that second one.

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks Matt, and Asnow, and yes they are North Americas smallest Falcon.

[edG]

#1 for me please

[Doug L]

I really like the first one - so very typical a perch for these guys. Nicely done.

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks Ed, and Doug. Appreciated.

[Mad Aussie]

I love Kestrels and Falcons ... a cute little raptor. You are lucky HBG ... I've never positively identified one in the wild myself.