American Kestrel keeps watch in the late afternoon

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)
A male American Kestrel keeps watch on the plains near Denver, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

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