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Nov 16 2019

Over The Shoulder

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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 …

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Nov 7 2019

“Look what I caught”

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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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Mar 31 2019March 31, 2019

Hovering Beauty 2

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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 …

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Oct 19 2018

Falcon at Sunset

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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 …

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Feb 3 2018

Sitting on a silly sign

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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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Jan 25 2018

Kestrel

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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 …

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Dec 16 2017

Pro-education Falcon

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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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Sep 18 2017

Sunset Supper

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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. …

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Aug 14 2017

Chillin’ between hunting flights

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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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Aug 13 2017

Hovering in Summer

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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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