2-13-2018 female American Kestrel by through_the_lens

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13-Feb-2018	T Olmsted

This is the American version of the Kestrel. I was really
surprised to see a female near the top of a palm tree in
Palm Springs, California.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso500 full exif

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		16-Apr-2018 19:10
Beautiful image very well done! V Paolo

Terry_O		08-Mar-2018 06:49
The male of this species is has much more coloration in its plumage - which is typically true of birds - although not always.

Hal		07-Mar-2018 04:07
PS Terry. l can't tell the difference between a male and female Kestrel. The male bird is usually more ornate. (in nearly all except Humans. Please can you help me ? And many thanks for your most kind comment on the Pelican shot.

Terry_O		07-Mar-2018 00:44
Thanks, Hal.

Hal		06-Mar-2018 03:23
Wonderful and most interesting to see this Terry. The bird is rather different and the nest is totally different. The nests we've seen are in rocks with no foliage or other 'comforts'. A lovely shot to see and also for comparison.

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