American Kestrel Landing on a Windy Perch

[ccphoto]

Wind was about 12 knots so it made for an interesting landing attempt. Too funny.

On Approach



First Grab



Second Grab



Success

[Shadowman]

Wind must have helped you with the capture somewhat; the gusts can also make it difficult to handhold. Nicely captured.

[madcrow]

Landing and embarrassment saved. Beautiful bird and images. Definitely ones for the album.

[ccphoto]

Thanks! I braced the camera up against a tree for additional support. That really helped.

[Wavelength]

WOW; but the story appears incomplete; i wanted one more with the folded wings

[ccphoto]

WOW; but the story appears incomplete; i wanted one more with the folded wings

Well okay, if you insist and I'll toss in another one in flight as well. How's that for closure?

[Shadowman]

Nice additional images.

[ccphoto]

For those of you unfamiliar with the American Kestrel, it is a member of the Falcon family and is about the size of a Robin, with the speed of a Kingfisher and the agility of a Barn Swallow. It generally feeds on grasshoppers, dragonflies or other insects but will eat just about anything it can catch.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice set Chris