I went for a quick drive after work not too far from Denver International Airport. Initially I was discouraged but then came across this little guy hanging out. He was quite willing to let me snap away and gave me a number of decent images.
American Kestrels are the smallest falcons in North America but don’t let their size fool you – like most raptors they can be quite vicious when in pursuit of a meal.
![A male American Kestrel keeps watch on the plains near Denver, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-huvTer8OB5Y/VMrZDgcaP3I/AAAAAAAAH24/1tIdisgmdMQ/s710/2015-01-29%2B15-41-55%2B-%2B0032-Edit.jpg)