Male American kestrel makes off with a mousy meal
A male American kestrel carries off a mouse it caught. (© Tony’s Takes)

This was a pretty fun thing to have happen! I was observing this handsome fellow and his mate as they hunt out near their home. He disappeared into their cavity for a moment and when he emerged, he brought out breakfast! He sat there showing it off for a brief bit and then, much to my surprise, launched right at me with the mouse.

I’ll take that! Such a cool thing to witness although I don’t imagine the mouse particularly enjoyed its flight.

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