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Pensive Kestrel
Leicaman

Pensive Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

This was taken at RSPB Rainham Marshes, Essex where the kestrels can be easy to approach. I am told they often perch and wait for a Short-eared owl and then try to steal its catch.
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Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Equipment used
Sony A77 with 70-400mm G lens
delia todd
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Happy New Year LM.

Your kes really does look pensive, doesn't he.

A super picture to kick off your your - very well done lad.

All the best for 2016.
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant Kestrel and a fabulous pose its giving and taken in a great setting with a beautiful background. Exquisite work LM!!!
 

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