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American Kestrel with a Zebra-tailed Lizard in his talons

American Kestrel with a Zebra-tailed Lizard in his talons (Falco sparverius)

Tucson Birder
Jun 15, 2024

Habitat: Wetland (water treatment facility) adjacent to desert scrub

Location: Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, AZ

Date taken: June 15, 2024

Scientific name: Falco sparverius

Equipment used: Sony RX10 IV

Shutter speed, aperture & ISO: 1/2000 sec, f/4, ISO 320

Reactions: Stanley Jones, Roynato, John Nihon and 1 other person

Amazing shot of this kestrel with prey.

jbpixels said:
Amazing shot of this kestrel with prey.

Thank you. There was enough light to keep the shutter speed high and I got lucky.

Fantastic behavior capture, Tucson. Awesome shot.

S

Beautiful Detailed Image Tucson, Lovely Work Tfs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,

B

Great flight shot of this beautiful Kestrel TB, TFS!

Media information

Category: North America

Added by: Tucson Birder

Date added: Jun 15, 2024

View count: 191

Comment count: 5

Image metadata

Device: SONY DSC-RX10M4

Aperture: ƒ/4

Focal length: 220.0 mm

Exposure time: 1/2000 second(s)

ISO: 320

Flash: Off, did not fire

Filename: DSC01709.jpeg

File size: 553.4 KB

Date taken: Sat, 15 June 2024 8:22 AM

Dimensions: 2044px x 1533px

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