American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) in flight - male

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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) in flight - male
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) in flight - male

Once in a while we have had American Kestrels in care at the local wildlife center. I tell you, those little talons are like bunch of needles and this little falcon has more power in his feet than you'd think!

However, it can be tough being one of the smallest birds of prey, even with their fierceness and sharp talons. Often times little birds, including Kestrels, end up as prey for larger birds such as American Goshawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Barn Owls, American Crows, and Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, as well as rat snakes, corn snakes, and even fire ants.

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Taken on: November 13, 2024
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Camera: Canon EOS R5m2, f/10.0, 1/2000 sec, 700mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length: 700mm
ISO: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Lightroom 8.0 (Windows)
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