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Young Kestrels in nest

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Posted by Paul Hillion on July 6, 2007 at 4:58 PM
Young Kestrels in nest
Taken earlier this evening on Guernsey's southerly cliffs. Quite a climb down to view the nest and an even harder climb back up, especially with the 500 :eek: I'd last seen these two about 3 weeks a go but haven't been able to get back since then mainly due to the crap weather we've been having. Anyway this afternoon was nice and sunny although blowing a real hoolie! After 2 1/2 hours and a very numb bum the 2 youngsters finally emerged to do a spot of sunbathing. The adults were out hunting (unsuccesfully) the whole time I was there.

Not sure how far off these 2 are from fledging - any ideas anyone?

30D, 500L IS with 1.4x on tripod, man.exp., f/11, 1/400, ISO 200.

Thanks.

Paul H
Guernsey
Posted by David Kjaer on July 7, 2007 at 7:52 AM
Hi Paul

What a great site - very nice image!

David :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 7, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Hi Paul, very nice photo of a natural nesting place. I have followed some young kestrels in nest-boxes this year and based on that experience, I would say that these birds wil start flying within the week, but still come back to the nest regularly. :wavey: