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.
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.
Beautiful. My niece just named her daughter kestrel, after this amazing bird
HI and Kestrel is a wonderful name.
Wow! This photograph is absolutely superb! It’s looking directly at you!
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.
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!
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.
Gorgeous capture against the blue sky and so interesting to see how small their feet are!
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.
And to you! Practice makes perfect and nature sure provides us with a constant supply of amazing feats to observe.
Hi Ellen, yes there is so much to observe and everyday can provide a feast for the eyes if one makes the time.
What a beauty – he/she has fixed you with its beady eye. 🙂
Hi hEliza and Happy New Year. She does have us in her gaze.
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.
Thanks Kit and Happy New year. Let’s hope Kestrel populations enjoy a healthy 2019.
Happy New Year to you!
Quite a balancing act.
Happy New Year and what about that grip? Balance and strength in such a small package.
Happy New Year!
Thanks and we wish you a New Year filled with peace, joy and a bit of calm as well.
Look at the way the claws intertwine. A really beautiful bird.
Hi and Happy New year. It does look like there is not a millimeter left to grasp on that branch.
Gorgeous shot of that precarious perch!
Thanks Tracy, small hawk on an even smaller perch. We really love the color of them as well. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Happy New Year, Mike! Wishing us many wonderful bird sightings in 2019!
Hi Tracy, and yes, here is to many fine new birds sightings and all our old friends as well.
What a superb shot. They are beautiful birds.
Hi and thanks. We agree and sadly Kestrel numbers are declining in much of North America.