The hunters meeting place

PeterD-2009

Thought I would share these images captured yesterday of a Kestrel out on the hunt.

We first came across each other with the Kestrel resting on a post overlooking a field. I carefully stalked the bird but was thwarted by a group of ramblers coming in the opposite direction which spooked him.


He flew off into a nearby tree and waited until the coast was clear.


After the ramblers moved on, he took off again and resumed his hunt,




C&C welcome as always. Thanks for looking.

deb22

Good job of stalking Peter, That 4th shot is a humdinger. Very nice capture I know how fast these guys are off the wire[or post in this case].

PeterD-2009

deb22 wrote:

Good job of stalking Peter, That 4th shot is a humdinger. Very nice capture I know how fast these guys are off the wire[or post in this case].

Thank you deb. This was one day that I managed to get lucky:D. When I pointed out the Kestrel in the tree to the ramblers they just said 'oh'. I wonder what the purpose of rambling is if it is not to take in what is around them.

Eclipsed

That last shot is a real winner. These are spectacular, awesome work!

PeterD-2009

Eclipsed wrote:

That last shot is a real winner. These are spectacular, awesome work!

Thank you. Seems the last one is a favourite (It's also my favourite too).

Harryb

Excellent especially #4.

IraRunyan

#4 is an Outstanding capture. Well done thumb

Dennis Kaczor

Very nice captures indeed, these birds are sometimes so hard to get close to. You did very good with all these, and #4 is a keeper for sure.

PeterD-2009

Thanks Harry, Ira and Dennis. Looking at your websites I can see I have a long way to go yet. They are excellant and an inspiration:D.

I shall be back to visit them later when I have a bit more time.