This is simply a collection of different raptors that I have photographed from in and around my local area and the state of Texas. I had never really realized that there were so many different birds of prey in Texas ranging from the small American Kestrel to the Bald Eagle.
The American Kestrel is very common but for me it is difficult to photograph as they are so shy. This kestrel was not that close to me, but it was in nice light and perched on something other than a utility wire. Midlothian, Texas, Jan 2009
The American Kestrel is very common but for me it is difficult to photograph as they are so shy. This kestrel was not that close to me, but it was in nice light and perched on something other than a utility wire. Midlothian, Texas, Jan 2009