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…
American Kestrel on the wire
The most common place you will find these little falcons. They love to hang out on the utility wires that run along rural roads, keeping a close eye on the…
American Kestrel snags its breakfast
It is a little tough to see as it is hanging off the opposite side of the branch, but this little falcon caught itself a meal nearly as big as…
American Kestrel in flight
I love these little falcons - if only they were a bit more cooperative when it came to taking their picture. I did "cheat" a bit to get this nice…
Handsome American Kestrel poses in the morning light
A pretty common raptor here in Colorado and North America's smallest falcon. This American Kestrel is named Ajax and is a captive bird owned by Nature's Educators. It was at…