American kestrel keeping watch on the plains
It isn't often you can get these little raptors to sit still for a picture. This past Sunday I found a male that posed every-so-briefly for me. A couple clicks…
American kestrel in attack formation
This pretty lady looks like she means serious business! American kestrel's are North America's smallest falcons and they can be just as vicious as any raptor. I see these often…
Falcon takes flight
Such a pretty lady but not one that cared to have her picture taken. This female American kestrel was hanging out on a utility wire recently, as they are often…
Fleeing falcon
Such cool and amazing raptors are the American kestrels. They are also, a bit flighty, and not usually too willing to pose for pictures. This pretty lady was typical, barely…
American kestrel takes to the skies
Here's one from last month that slipped through the cracks. I was walking a local open space area when I spotted this handsome fellow as he kept watch for a…
Male American kestrel hanging out on the ground, up high
Sitting on a wire is where you will most often find North America's smallest falcon. To my surprise, on this morning, I found one hanging out on the ground. He…