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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 seen doing.
Despite a slow, careful approach, she decided my presence wasn’t particularly welcome. I didn’t take it personally as I do have that effect on creatures of all types sometimes. Ha!
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