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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 didn’t stay there for long though and soon jumped back to a more ‘normal’ perch. These little raptors are very common here in eastern Colorado but also notoriously skittish so not easy to get good pics of.
![A male American kestrel hangs out on the ground in northern Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/7923/46594057332_ae7bd56a47_o.jpg)
![A male American kestrel hangs out on a wire in northern Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/4863/45731640115_bd3c53268c_o.jpg)