American Kestrel
p.1 #1American Kestrel
Normally these guys are not so cooperative and bolt from there perch, frequently on power lines, at soon as you approach on foot or stop your vehicle. This lovely lady was obsessed with something near this fence.
American Kestrel, female
American Kestrel, female
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American Kestrel, female
OM-1 OM 150-400mm F4.5 TC + MC-14 lens 700mm f/8.0 1/400s 1250 ISO +0.3 EV
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American Kestrel, female
OM-1 OM 150-400mm F4.5 TC + MC-14 lens 700mm f/8.0 1/400s 1250 ISO +0.3 EV
Jan 16, 2026 at 01:53 PM
p.1 #2American Kestrel
Good ones Mike. I've experienced there shyness first hand
Morris
Morris
Jan 16, 2026 at 02:40 PM
p.1 #3American Kestrel
They take flight like Kingfishers for me and go the other way!
You were gifted one that stayed put, now we are gifted your wonderful images of her
Take care buddy! Happy New Year
Karl
You were gifted one that stayed put, now we are gifted your wonderful images of her
Take care buddy! Happy New Year
Karl
Jan 16, 2026 at 02:49 PM
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p.1 #5American Kestrel
Very well done and I agree with Karl as to how they tend to get away in the opposite direction from what I want to happen.
Jan 16, 2026 at 05:37 PM
p.1 #6American Kestrel
Two superb images of a great subject. Put me in that group with Karl and Louie, still just a fantasy for me. Great job with these !!
John
John
Jan 16, 2026 at 05:49 PM