Stephen > The smallest of the American falcons, the American Kestrel is such a nimble flier.  Unfortunately, they are also extremely shy and skittish.  I have a tough time photographing them, but this one allowed three clicks of my camera before flying away.  I like the look over the shoulder and the slightly spread tail feathers.  Midlothian, Texas, February 2010
Stephen > 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
Stephen > This is one of the several American Kestrels that I observed at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in November 2007.
Stephen > American Kestrel from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, November 2007
Stephen > This is a male American Kestrel I found at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, near Austwell, Texas, November 2007.
Stephen > This is another male American Kestrel that I found at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge taking issue with my lens.  The skies were continuing to play havoc with me.  It was difficult to obtain a proper exposure. Near Austwell, Texas, November 2007.
Stephen > This is a male American Kestrel I found at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, near Austwell, Texas, November 2007.
Stephen > This is a male American Kestrel I found at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, near Austwell, Texas, November 2007.
Stephen > American Kestrel perched on its favorite urban perch, a powerline!  Midlothian, April 2007.
The smallest of the American falcons, the American Kestrel is such a nimble flier. Unfortunately, they are also extremely shy and skittish. I have a tough time photographing them, but this one allowed three clicks of my camera before flying away. I like the look over the shoulder and the slightly spread tail feathers. Midlothian, Texas, February 2010
Stephen > The smallest of the American falcons, the American Kestrel is such a nimble flier.  Unfortunately, they are also extremely shy and skittish.  I have a tough time photographing them, but this one allowed three clicks of my camera before flying away.  I like the look over the shoulder and the slightly spread tail feathers.  Midlothian, Texas, February 2010
The smallest of the American falcons, the American Kestrel is such a nimble flier. Unfortunately, they are also extremely shy and skittish. I have a tough time photographing them, but this one allowed three clicks of my camera before flying away. I like the look over the shoulder and the slightly spread tail feathers. Midlothian, Texas, February 2010
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