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The Owl & the Kestrel

A poor quality image which catches a snapshot of a bizarre interaction between a Short-eared Owl & a Kestrel. These two species compete for the same food resources & the wandering Owl had strayed into this Kestrel's airspace at dusk. The Kestrel shot in like a rocket grabbing the owl's right wing with both beak & talons.......I'm sure I heard the owl exclaim 'what the f*ck' before it regained its senses flexing up to strike the Kestrel with both talons. The Kestrel was bowled off into a spin before it regained its composure & flew off to a nearby rocky outcrop.


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Esa Ervasti27-Feb-2008 11:58
This kind of happenings draw us back to nature...you never know what you can see next!
Don't claim quality, this is wonderful with your text!!
Nick Powell21-Dec-2007 10:13
You still did very well to capture this quick encounter, an excellent capture. V
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