On the way back from a work commitment on Eyre Peninsula last Friday stopped at the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta for a quick look.
Stinking hot day,38c, and the small pond near the cafe was doing a roaring trade with thirsty birds,including one very hot Nankeen Kestrel which sat for a short time then moved a little way away and perched nicely for some photos.
Aww he/she's beautiful. :) Lovely photos Rick!
Very clear shots again Rick.
Samford Valley Qld.
Seriously how much do you pay these birds to sit so nice and pretty for you? LOL.
These are lovely photos! Well Done!
Happy Birding!
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Lol I agree Wollemi - looks like studio work!!
Wonderful photos again Rick - such a beautiful bird.
Paid in sweat, it was 38C !
Samford Valley Qld.
its a she - the male has light grey head colour and grey tear drops;
oops on 2nd look the heavier body streaking suggets a juvenile
Peter
Ah. Good to know. Thanks Peter.
Thanks all
Peter, the bird did look very fresh and tidy
Wow! Those shots are so sharp and clear, great work.
great sharp photos, last one is especially good. love kestrels, great characterful birds and not afraid of much
thanks for sharing
mike
The sweat was worth it!
Happy Birding!
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