Over The Shoulder
Most of the day at the refuge, Nov. 16, 2019, was dark from heavy overcast, and a little rain. But this American Kestrel gave me […]
“Look what I caught”
Here’s a shot of an American Kestrel at the top of a tree, munching on a snack. Taken at the Ridgefield NWR, November 2, 2019.
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Hovering Beauty 2
This is a Feb. 19, 2019, image of the American Kestrel hovering, as it searches for its next meal. Taken at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon
Falcon at Sunset
A female American Kestrel (possibly born this year) posing for me at the Ridgefield NWR, Oct. 19, 2018. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO
Sitting on a silly sign
A little different pose from this American Kestrel on its favorite refuge sign. Ridgefield NWR, January 22, 2018. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO
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Kestrel
This American Kestrel loves to perch on signs around the Ridgefield NWR but this time it flew across the road to a sticker bush. Good
Pro-education Falcon
Dec. 11, 2017, Ridgefield NWR – An American Kestrel promotes a refuge sign (among others) that far too many visitors ignore. Exiting your vehicle on
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Sunset Supper
A September 1, 2017, image of an American Kestrel enjoying its catch near the sunset hour at the Ridgefield NWR. Taken from a long distance.
Chillin’ between hunting flights
This is the same American Kestrel that I posted a hover shot of the other day. Here the bird is taking a rest before heading
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Hovering in Summer
Here’s another shot of an airborne bird taken on my Aug. 7, 2017, visit to the Ridgefield NWR. This American Kestrel is hovering over the
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