American kestrel stretches out his little legs
I have to admit this image just cracks me up every time I look at it. I mean, who knew these ferocious little raptors had such cute little legs? I’ve…
Pretty posing female American kestrel
Quite the looker this lady is, isn’t she? American kestrels are quite common although due to their small size, you might dismiss them not realizing they are a raptor. Indeed,…
Top Shots 2023 – Raptors
As I do every year, I sit down and pick my personal 'top 25' of each of my photo subjects from my previous photo year (Oct - Sept). For the…
American kestrel lifts her wings high for takeoff
Being North America’s smallest falcon, you wouldn’t associate these guys with a big wingspan. Indeed, they are dwarfed by hawks and eagles but when they spread those wings, they really…
American kestrel chases a great horned owl
One of those pics I call ‘content over quality’ as the story behind the pic is way better that the actual image. I visited my local great horned owls and…
American kestrel lovebirds for Valentine’s Day
Perhaps it is fitting that I captured this mated pair of falcons this past weekend given today’s holiday. They are setting up the family home in the same spot they…