Much changes from one day to the next once the Kestrels
come out where you can see them.
When I arrived the next day the male had already
flown the nest and was sitting on the chimney next
door. He kept hopping around and
making me nervous.
come out where you can see them.
When I arrived the next day the male had already
flown the nest and was sitting on the chimney next
door. He kept hopping around and
making me nervous.
This is the Male that had his mouth wide open in the last post.
He now is learning how difficult it may be to find food
While I'm sitting there watching he fell into the chimney
and I was so upset I left.
Mom and Dad were close by watching so I figured they
would take care of it...
When I returned two hours later the female was
perched alone at the edge of the hole.
perched alone at the edge of the hole.
She was starting to test out her wings too
Then I looked up to the roof and I saw the little Male
doing some calisthenics on one of the corbels
He thankfully had survived the chimney and was out and
happy and active as ever
Getting pictures of a bird that usually isn't evenvisible is just so thrilling..
You want the moments to last forever...
What is this? A neckroll? How cute! click for a closer look
I am the boy... I have black dots
I am the girl... I have brown streaks
And, a cute little face and pin feathers... see them
on top of my head?
on top of my head?
Dad is back and watching every move both from me
and his precious babies.
You are gonna get sick of Kestrels cause I alreadyhave hundreds of pictures waiting to be edited and
posted!!
To God Be The Glory ~~ Great Things He Hath Done
11 comments:
Birds and rabbits and squirrels and chipmunks worry the hell out of me when they get themselves into trouble And I am a nervous wreck until all the birds just out of the nest are able to fly away on their own. I even go outside when I could to make sure no stray cats are around. My wife says I worry too much. I suppose I do.
I would worry if I had really nice birds like those you have. Kestrels are the blue birds I don't have here. Don't know why some birds land here and some don't.
I will NOT get sick of your Kestrels! I can hear your excitiement in every word. These are such gorgeous little birds.
MORE KESTRELS!!
NEVER will I get sick of your pixs of these amazing hawks!! Your commentary kept me on the edge of my seat..wondering if you really left and if he made it out of the chimney ;-0
Such great action photos you captured..such great captures ofall the antics the young go thru to learn about their environment!!
Keep them coming!
Great post!!
Amazing photography on your part.Keep them coming,as these are birds which I have not had a chance to capture,yet.
Blessings,Ruth
Bring on the kestrels!! More photos please!! This would make a lovely story book!!
May I have some more, please?
Beth
Such wonderful photos! I am tracking some Peregrines who are just starting to fledge and I totally feel your anxiety. You have done a fantastic job tracking these Kestrels and sharing it with us all. Thank you and I am glad the young chicks are okay.
Abe: Yes I know it's hard not to worry about these creatures we watch. There are storms forcasted for today and tomorrow and I'm already thinking how those little birds will stay in the tree...
BirdGirl: yes it seems the males are the ones with all the beauty.
Shelley: I did make a book from last years Kestrels and plan on a follow up one this year.
Kallen305: Thank you for stopping by and for commenting..
You indeed have been given a a "window" into something pretty amazing and beautiful. You have done a great job capturing their personalities and telling their story. I would love to see one sometime.
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I've been looking forward all year for these! And then I have been otherwise occupied (you don't even want to hear about it!) that only now am I getting to them. They are wonderful!
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