Birds Female kestrel hovering over a target

[spudhead]

as title

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 800

 

[iain clyne]

Your getting some good Kestrel shots.

 

[spudhead]

Your getting some good Kestrel shots.

I am lucky to have a breeding pairs near where I walk a lot and I can pretty much see them on most walks and I have managed to id hotspots they visit and they have had 2 young this year, it is interesting that a see the females a lot more than males

 

[iain clyne]

In most cases but not all the female holds the territory and the male can come and go if the female allows him.

 

[spudhead]

In most cases but not all the female holds the territory and the male can come and go if the female allows him.

As you know Iain I am newish to the bird shots and know little about the birds and habits so thanks for info

 

[spudhead]

Ain't that the way of it!

Yep and you dont always get the meal you asked for in my case

 

[iain clyne]

Yep and you dont always get the meal you asked for in my case

You'll have to do what the male Kestrels do, go out catch a meal and eat it with out her knowing.

 

[spudhead]

You'll have to do what the male Kestrels do, go out catch a meal and eat it with out her knowing.

Yep Iain that plan has worked for years mate

 

[spudhead]

here is her mate

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[spudhead]

Obviously looking for a diner...

yep she told him to find his own dinner