American Kestrel

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p.1 #1 · American 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

OM-1 OM 150-400mm F4.5 TC + MC-14 lens 700mm f/8.0 1/400s 1250 ISO +0.3 EV

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 02:53 PM

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p.1 #2 · American Kestrel

Good ones Mike. I've experienced there shyness first hand

Morris

Jan 16, 2026 at 03:40 PM

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p.1 #3 · American 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

Jan 16, 2026 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #4 · American Kestrel

Good shots!!

Jan 16, 2026 at 04:24 PM

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p.1 #5 · American 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 06:37 PM

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p.1 #6 · American 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

Jan 16, 2026 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #7 · American Kestrel

lovely

Jan 16, 2026 at 08:59 PM


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