Tippy Top On December 2, 2016November 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy With barely room for both claws to get a good hold an American Kestrel perches on the top a branch. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr More Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...
All that body weight balancing on two overlapping talons. Beautiful kestrel photos, Mike. LikeLike December 2, 2016 at 3:18 pm Reply
Hi Jet, it is amazing how small this perch is with two claws wrapping around each other like that. LikeLiked by 1 person December 6, 2016 at 11:49 pm Reply
Thanks, it is always a treat to get a photo of a Kestrel as around here they seem to stay just out of photo range. LikeLiked by 1 person December 6, 2016 at 11:48 pm Reply
Hi Eliza, delicate but just as other hawks tough as nails. LikeLiked by 1 person December 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm Reply
This is the most beautiful bird. I have only seen them in flight. Wow. LikeLike December 3, 2016 at 12:28 am Reply
Hi, they are both a bit fragile looking yet also powerful looking at once. LikeLiked by 1 person December 3, 2016 at 11:23 pm Reply
We used to call them Sparrow Hawks when I was a youngster. Very fine photo. LikeLike December 3, 2016 at 1:29 am Reply
Hi, I have also heard these guys called sparrow hawks yet have never seen them attack something that large. Hope you day has been great and wishing you a wonderful weekend. LikeLike December 3, 2016 at 11:22 pm Reply
Thank you Mike! I really enjoy your photos. I hope you have a good week ahead. Take care. Bob LikeLike December 5, 2016 at 2:02 am Reply
Thanks Barbara, the Kestrel is such a small yet powerful bird. LikeLike December 3, 2016 at 11:21 pm Reply
I agree, a very mighty yet small bird of prey. Have a wonderful holiday. LikeLike December 23, 2016 at 6:32 pm Reply
Wow, what a great picture! The bird is so beautiful.. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! LikeLike April 3, 2017 at 6:28 pm Reply
Hi and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Hope your day is going great. LikeLiked by 1 person April 4, 2017 at 2:45 pm Reply
nature has no boss 
Nice capture!
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Thanks.
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All that body weight balancing on two overlapping talons. Beautiful kestrel photos, Mike.
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Hi Jet, it is amazing how small this perch is with two claws wrapping around each other like that.
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lovely bird! Great shot Mike!
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Thanks, it is always a treat to get a photo of a Kestrel as around here they seem to stay just out of photo range.
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What a careful perch – a lovely, delicate bird.
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Hi Eliza, delicate but just as other hawks tough as nails.
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This is the most beautiful bird. I have only seen them in flight. Wow.
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Hi, they are both a bit fragile looking yet also powerful looking at once.
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Nice shots!
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Thanks, hope you are having a wonderful day.
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We used to call them Sparrow Hawks when I was a youngster. Very fine photo.
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Hi, I have also heard these guys called sparrow hawks yet have never seen them attack something that large. Hope you day has been great and wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you Mike! I really enjoy your photos. I hope you have a good week ahead. Take care. Bob
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Thanks Bob, so far the week has been pretty good.
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Perfect.
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Thanks Barbara, the Kestrel is such a small yet powerful bird.
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Fabulous picture–you really nailed
it!
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Thanks.
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great capture!
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Thanks.
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So small, yet so regal!
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I agree, a very mighty yet small bird of prey. Have a wonderful holiday.
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Wow, what a great picture! The bird is so beautiful.. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Hi and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Hope your day is going great.
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