Finally finding the kestrel
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Slightly misleading post title today, as should I have named it more accurately "I finally managed to take a photograph of one of the many kestrels I frequently see when I'm unable to capture an image". Less catchy and compact.
The kestrels round our way must be having a good few years as we often see them perched in a favoured spot or hunting. One of the reasons I am drawn to them with affection is that they are easily identifiable by their hovering hunting style. The male and female are slightly different in colouration with the male having a greyer head and generally being smaller so it's handy if you have two side-by-side.
It was an incredibly still morning with blue skies and birdsong. The warmth of the sunshine tricked me into believing that spring had reached us for a few hours at least.
Dainty pale primroses flowered modestly in the mossy grass.
I can only suppose these are not good for birds if they are still present in such abundance after the long winter.
A partridge! Red-legged I think.
Below: we saw two separate scenes of pheasants having a scuffle. I wished we were be to stop and watch as they are so serious about their amusing fights.
Take care,
Sophie
The kestrels round our way must be having a good few years as we often see them perched in a favoured spot or hunting. One of the reasons I am drawn to them with affection is that they are easily identifiable by their hovering hunting style. The male and female are slightly different in colouration with the male having a greyer head and generally being smaller so it's handy if you have two side-by-side.
It was an incredibly still morning with blue skies and birdsong. The warmth of the sunshine tricked me into believing that spring had reached us for a few hours at least.
Dainty pale primroses flowered modestly in the mossy grass.
I can only suppose these are not good for birds if they are still present in such abundance after the long winter.
A partridge! Red-legged I think.
Below: we saw two separate scenes of pheasants having a scuffle. I wished we were be to stop and watch as they are so serious about their amusing fights.
Take care,
Sophie
4 comments
Great Kestrel shots!
ReplyDeleteWe often have pheasants sparring in the garden, sometimes it can be hilarious.
xx
Lovely pictures Kestrel shots are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI find kestrels impossible to get close to!
ReplyDeleteGreat Kestral shots, love those still (spring😳) days FAB make the most of it from today’s forecast!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear your comments xx