Tuesday 1 June 2010

Kestrel



Kestrel ........Falco tinnunculus.

The Kestrel appeared to be feeding on Beetles rather than the small mammals generally thought to be the main food source.

8 comments:

  1. I am completely confused, Trevor! I KNOW I commented on your lovely Pheasant, I even remember the other blogger comments but now there is no sign. I distinctly remember writing 'Pretty, pretty, pretty! I just love it' I can't remember what else I put but I definitely commented...hmm...I wonder if I did the old trick of previewing and then not hitting publish... :( Anyway, as you can tell I was very impressed with that capture, how colourful it looked with the Bluebells :) a dream shot!

    The Kestrel photo is great, much better than I managed and the Woodpecker on the last post is lovely too, beautifully posed!

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  2. Nice photo Trev. Kestrels have quite a varied diet and eat beetles etc as well as the odd Lizard and small bird!

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  3. Yet another great image.
    Stunning,love your Header.
    John.

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  4. Hi Jan.

    It happens to us all at some point in time.
    I am quite critical of my own photographs but I do like the shot of the Pheasant. The medley of colours seem to harmonise really well. The Kestrel is okay but nothing special..I feel I should have done better. The Woody is quite a character and I have had some ding dong battles.. with the bird winning most. But I did fool her on this occasion and it gave me great pleasure.

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  5. Hi Paul. Hope you are keeping well.
    This Kestrel seemed to be making heavy weather of finding a meal...I am sure it used up more energy finding that beetle than the kill gave it.

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  6. Hi JR and Sue.

    Thanks John. You must have quite an impressive World List now with your latest haul.
    Hope to meet you again in the near future.

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  7. Hello Bob.

    How is life at the Forest of Dean? I am seriously hoping to pay it a visit in the near future. Thanks again for your comment.

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