Tippy Top

On December 30, 2018December 2, 2018 By Mike Bizeau

With barely room for both claws to get a good hold an American Kestrel perches on the top a branch.

27 thoughts on “Tippy Top”

ksbeth

Beautiful. My niece just named her daughter kestrel, after this amazing bird

December 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI and Kestrel is a wonderful name.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:43 pm Reply
Chronicles of Wonder

Wow! This photograph is absolutely superb! It’s looking directly at you!

December 30, 2018 at 4:27 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI and Happy New Year. Yes She did have her eyes on us even though safely out of reach high up on that tree top.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:42 pm Reply
Jet Eliot

I know they’re a small raptor, but that’s a lot of bird to be balanced on the tip of a twig. Great photo!

December 30, 2018 at 4:44 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jet we always find it amazing how birds can seem to land on branches in which you would not expect to support them. I guess it makes one realize just how light birds really are.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:40 pm Reply
Ellen Jennings

Gorgeous capture against the blue sky and so interesting to see how small their feet are!

December 30, 2018 at 5:10 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI Ellen and Happy New Year. It is amazing to be able to see those small feet gripping so tightly to and even smaller branch and whole the whole balancing act works out just fine.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:38 pm Reply
  1. Ellen Jennings
    
    And to you! Practice makes perfect and nature sure provides us with a constant supply of amazing feats to observe.
    
    January 2, 2019 at 12:03 am Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Hi Ellen, yes there is so much to observe and everyday can provide a feast for the eyes if one makes the time.
      
      January 9, 2019 at 12:47 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

What a beauty – he/she has fixed you with its beady eye. 🙂

December 30, 2018 at 5:50 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi hEliza and Happy New Year. She does have us in her gaze.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:36 pm Reply
Kit Dunsmore

Kestrels are one of my favorite birds, and this photo, with the little feet clutching the stick is wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

December 30, 2018 at 7:29 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Kit and Happy New year. Let’s hope Kestrel populations enjoy a healthy 2019.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:35 pm Reply
  1. Kit Dunsmore
    
    Happy New Year to you!
    
    January 1, 2019 at 3:44 pm Reply
nananoyz

Quite a balancing act.

December 31, 2018 at 12:32 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Happy New Year and what about that grip? Balance and strength in such a small package.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:34 pm Reply
  1. nananoyz
    
    Happy New Year!
    
    January 1, 2019 at 2:50 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Thanks and we wish you a New Year filled with peace, joy and a bit of calm as well.
      
      January 9, 2019 at 12:53 pm Reply
arlingwoman

Look at the way the claws intertwine. A really beautiful bird.

December 31, 2018 at 12:58 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and Happy New year. It does look like there is not a millimeter left to grasp on that branch.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:33 pm Reply
Tracy Abell

Gorgeous shot of that precarious perch!

December 31, 2018 at 2:59 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Tracy, small hawk on an even smaller perch. We really love the color of them as well. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:33 pm Reply
  1. Tracy Abell
    
    Happy New Year, Mike! Wishing us many wonderful bird sightings in 2019!
    
    January 1, 2019 at 6:14 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Hi Tracy, and yes, here is to many fine new birds sightings and all our old friends as well.
      
      January 9, 2019 at 12:51 pm Reply
Itching for Hitching

What a superb shot. They are beautiful birds.

December 31, 2018 at 7:48 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks. We agree and sadly Kestrel numbers are declining in much of North America.
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:30 pm Reply