American Kestrel & Repost

Taken on a very foggy and windy 32 degree morning in Sacramento Valley, hence the high key presentation.  I had been trying to get one of these for many years without success.  They seem typically quite skittish and are usually seen on power lines.  This male was very cooperative, allowing a number of images from a couple of different angles.  Cloned out some distracting branches in the background.  D500, 150-600 @ 600, f8, 1/160, ISO 500, HH.  C & C always appreciated.