Kestrel 5699

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Kestrel 5699
Kestrel 5699

Sandwich, Kent.

The name kestrel (from French crécerelle, derivative from crécelle, i.e. ratchet) is given to several different members of the falcon genus, Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover at a height of around 10–20 metres (35–65 ft) over open country and swoop down on prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects. Other falcons are more adapted to active hunting in flight.
Because they face towards any slight wind[1] when hovering, the common kestrel is called a "windhover" in some areas.

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Taken on: November 4, 2018
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Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 400mm, ISO 640 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens: EF400mm f/5.6L USM
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 640
Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Program AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Partial
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Macintosh
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