American Kestrel

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BillFerris
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April 10, 2023, 2:55 p.m. April 10, 2023, 2:55 p.m.
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An American kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America, glides on a spring breeze above Mormon Lake's east rim while scanning the field below for something tasty. [Nikon D500 w/ Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E at 500mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 400]

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Bill Ferris Photography
Flagstaff, AZ
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April 10, 2023, 3:29 p.m. April 10, 2023, 3:29 p.m.
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@BillFerris has written:

An American kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America, glides on a spring breeze above Mormon Lake's east rim while scanning the field below for something tasty. [Nikon D500 w/ Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E at 500mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 400]

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Flagstaff, AZ
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… and IMHO the most beautiful raptor of all. Nice image Bill.

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April 10, 2023, 4:49 p.m. April 10, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
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@jfw has written:

… and IMHO the most beautiful raptor of all. Nice image Bill.

They are gorgeous birds, no doubt, and tricky little buggers to be near enough to for photography.

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