gscara
Mu-43 Regular
This American Kestrel is around 8" high and is the smallest of the North American Falcons. These shots were taken with the G1 using my manual focus 300mm FD lens plus a 1.4X converter. The Gods were smiling on me as it is rare to see these birds in my area of the world. Not only did I spot this diminutive little hunter, but the sun was shining brightly!:smile:
This first shot gives you a sense of the small scale of the bird. It is perched on a piece of driftwood.
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This next shot shows the kestrel hunting.
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This first shot gives you a sense of the small scale of the bird. It is perched on a piece of driftwood.
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This next shot shows the kestrel hunting.
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