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Kestral


Kestral
Photo Information
Copyright: Val Saxby (val123) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 36] (262)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Sigma 50-500mm 4.6-6.3 APO DG HSM
Exposure: f/11, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-03-22 3:13
Viewed: 3713
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Marley a Kestral (falco tinnunculus) - he is a captive bird and was photographed at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, Nr Andover.

The Kestral is the UK's most common raptor and can often be seen from the road hovering while it scans the ground for prey. It will take small mammals, birds and insects.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2009-03-22 4:12]

Hello Val,
Beautiful photo of this Kestrel. Great clear colours and excellent sharpness in a good composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Val
Great inflight action shot with wonderful color tones and sharp detail.
tfs jon

great inflight-shot of the pretty kestrel! :-) terrific frozen
action and a wonderful pose. well done & best wishes, thor.

Hi Val,

Nice shot of Marley in action... I must get down to the Hawk Conservancy again soon as I haven't been for a while. Hope you are well.

Miles

Excellent shot
Outstanding sharpness and details
Perfect POV, colors and BG
Eyal

hello Val
beautiful moment and scene
good details and clear colours
very good photo
best reards
Nasos

Hello Val,

Great shot of the bird in flight.

Thanks for sharing.
Prasad

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