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    Default Kestrel Hunt

    When hunting, the Common Kestrel characteristically hovers about 10–20 m above the ground, searching for prey, either by flying into the wind or by soaring using ridge lift. Like most birds of prey, Common Kestrels have keen eyesight enabling them to spot small prey from a distance. Once prey is sighted, the bird makes a short, steep dive toward the target.This species is able to see near ultraviolet light, allowing the birds to detect the urine trails around rodent burrows as they shine in an ultraviolet colour in the sunlight.

    Clicked on a cloudy day just when the Kestrel was about to strike. EOS 7D with 400mm f/5.6L @ f/7.1, 1/800, ISO 400. C&C most welcome!
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    Tushar

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