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    Resting Kestrel.

    Two from archives. Dead flat sky didn't help with these two shots. But I was pleased with the detail.

    First perched on a tree. But saw me.

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    Then looked even more grumpy when I caught up with him


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    Lucky you . I have never photographed one. Always without camera or driving the car when I see them. Jays are another bird I would love to capture. They disappear before I can get my camera ready .
    Regards Ron. Live each day as if it was your last. One day you will be right. Down sized to Nikon s7000 compact camera.
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      Thanks, Ron. Jays have always been a problem for me as well. Have a few snaps of them. But none that I would show.
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        I love the second pic - thanks.

        B
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          Originally posted by Barr1e View Post
          I love the second pic - thanks.

          B
          Thanks, Barr1e. I agree, it is the better of the two images.
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            I don't think I have ever been up close enough to a wild one to get a shot like that!

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              Originally posted by Ian View Post
              I don't think I have ever been up close enough to a wild one to get a shot like that!

              Ian
              This particular Kestrel was a permanent fixture at a local wildlife reserve. It would happily hover and hunt for prey just above your head. He didn't seem to worry about people.
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