Couple of screaming kids!

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9 replies

Posted by Paul Hillion on July 19, 2007 at 9:05 PM

One from a few days a go. Judging by this reaction as mum flew past these two recently fledged kestrels were still pretty hungry!

Canon 500 f/4, 1.4x, 1DMkII. ISO 400, 1/250, f/13, manual exp., tripod.

Thanks

Paul H
Guernsey

Posted by Andy Astbury on July 20, 2007 at 3:38 AM

Ahhh, bless

Paul - name me one species of delinquent juvvy that's not always hungry

I like it a lot - same as I liked the pevious post - you're a luky chap having these to photograph and you certainly hav'nt wasted the opportunity - very nice

Posted by Jim Greenfield on July 20, 2007 at 3:59 AM

Great action shot - super colours and very good d.o.f to show fore/background

Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 20, 2007 at 4:11 AM

Lovely shot, Paul - you are getting are great series of this young Kestrels!

Posted by John Chapman on July 20, 2007 at 5:42 AM

Hi Paul great capture and a very nice picture. Are you using a Hide?
John
Aberdeen

Posted by Andy Rouse on July 20, 2007 at 6:21 AM

Great shot Paul.

Posted by Paul Hillion on July 20, 2007 at 7:39 AM

Thanks all. John, no I didn't use a hide as the location is right at the bottom of a steep cliff face looking over a gulley where the birds were. Me and another photog have been visiting the site regularly over the last few weeks so the kestrels seem to have got used to our presence. In fact the last time I was there it wasn't until I'd been sat down for 10 mins that I noticed a juv. kestrel sitting about 8 feet away from me, they are so well camoflagued in that environment.

Posted by Anthony House on July 20, 2007 at 9:54 AM

Excellent capture

Posted by Malcolm Muir on July 20, 2007 at 2:43 PM

Really nice shot Paul. Birds, behaviour and background all spot on.

Cheers
Malcolm

Posted by Paula Graham on July 21, 2007 at 12:00 PM

ahh...made me smile. Another good one.