American Kestrel lift offAmerican Kestrel lift off – Nikon D300, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm with 1.4x TC at 328mm, natural light, not baited

There is something about American Kestrels that speaks to me. They might be our smallest falcon in North America but they have big attitudes, fierce characters and are terrific hunters.

I was more than delighted to photograph this male American Kestrel as he lifted off from a wooden post.

Mia

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