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Copyright: David White (dkaved) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 18 N: 433] (2106)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70S, Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 AF-S VR
Exposure: f/16, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Prey- RAPTORS (II) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-04 11:22
Viewed: 873
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kestrel
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The name kestrel is given to several different members of the falcon genus, Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover at a height of around 10–20 m over open country and swoop down on prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects. Other falcons are more adapted to active hunting on the wing.

Kestrels require a slight headwind in order to hover, hence a local name of windhover for Common Kestrel.

Plumage typically differs between male and female, and (as is usual with monogamous raptors) the female is slightly larger than the male. This allows a pair to fill different feeding niches over their home range. Kestrels are bold and have adapted well to human encroachment, nesting in buildings and hunting by major roads.

Kestrels do not build their own nests, but use nests built by other species.
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Nice shot of this bird! It is not very easy to make photo to kestrel even if it is a relatively common bird.
Bravo.

Luca

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-02-04 12:00]

Hi David,

A beautiful picture of this Kestrel in a beautiful setting. The pose is wonderful on the top of what looks like some kind of cactus plant. Nice natural colors and very good details of the bird's face and plummage.

Jane

This is a male kestrel, correct? An excellent capture and i really like how you've composed the shot, including the cactus as part of the whole. It really makes for an interesting piece of work! Great job! Penny

Hello David
You have a fine shot of a Kestrel here..Lovely sharp details and very good framing to give space to the right in his field of view..compared to passerines a raptor is a very hard subject to capture..they dont come to feed you put down...every meeting is a chance one and you grabbed this opportunity perfectly.
Best Regards
Paul

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2008-02-04 15:16]

Genial captura David,
espléndido pov,
detalles y sensacional percha.
bella foto, :)
saludos

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 61 N: 591] (2458)
  • [2008-02-04 16:45]

Hi David,
Simply great shot!
Lovely colors and composition!
Regards
Ena

Hi David,
Excellent capture of this imposing bird!
I like the pose in equilibrium on the narrow top of that branches.
Very good light and details got on the plumage.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2008-02-05 0:11]

Hi David,

A nice and colorfull presentation of this kestre,.it poses great for you against the blue sky,thanks

Paul

Exelente foto muito boa e bem trabalhada no contra luz,ficou exelente a nitides meus parabéns.
Nilson

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2008-02-05 8:03]

Hello David,
Fantastic composition in this photo. Good sharp details and beautiful natural and clear colours. Great pose.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2008-02-05 8:42]

Hi David.
You managed to picture amazing scene. Tops of trees, fine bird at so attractive pose and curious glance, wonderful blue sky and cute clouds on the left side are looked all together amazingly. Sharpness and details are superb too. Bravo.
Alexei.

Hello David,
This is a lovely captured of the Kestrel with the best pose!
excellent composition with total sharpness, vivid colour and details, very beautiful blue sky as bg!
great job
cheers
tony

Hi David,
Very well composed and sharp picture of this mejestic bird. TFS.
- Nirmal

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 128 N: 300] (1691)
  • [2008-02-06 8:20]

Hi David
very nice caomposition and moment of capture.
good DOF, POV, sharpness and great colors with the natural light...
well done.

Taba

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2008-02-10 8:31]

Hello David,
This image drew my attention. It is a wonderful composition with the kestrel on the tip of a pine tree top with the surrounding tops reaching out towards it. the sharpness and blue sky BG are a bonus too. This deserves more credit and thanks for sharing it,
Best regards, Ivan

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-11-08 8:17]

Hi David,
I like the composition and the scene you captured a lot. Well exposed image taken with a good POV.
TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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