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American Kestrel

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Posted by Doug Andrews on December 7, 2006 at 8:12 PM
Spotted this American Kestrel in a tree at Standley Lake. I cropped some distracting branches out. Unfortunately a fence prevented me from getting in a position to eliminate the OOF branch covering his tail feathers. :frown:
Posted by bill meikle on December 7, 2006 at 9:01 PM
Doug, wonderful image, would like the lower left branch out of there but c'est la vie.
Kestrels are not easy to get close to but they are gorgeous little birds.

Bill

Posted by CAZ on December 7, 2006 at 9:03 PM
Beautiful bird! It looks like he's as interested in you as you are in him. I really like the feather detail and the way the golds stand out against that Colorado blue sky.

Nice shot!
Posted by Dan Walters on December 8, 2006 at 8:38 AM
Great shot and wonderful light! :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on December 9, 2006 at 12:48 PM
What a beauty and the light is sweet!

Don
Posted by Rick Dunn on December 9, 2006 at 2:48 PM
Fantastic color and detail, Doug - awesome!
Posted by Chuck Peacock on December 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM
The branch is a bit distracting but It's a great shot regardless.