Kestrel vs Dragonfly

[Ryewolf]

I know Dragonflies have good eyesight (try sneaking up on one) and are pretty fast when chasing prey... but seems Kestrels have better eyesight and are faster....

 

[FUJI]

What an incredible set Geoff .....was this a completely wild kestrel?

FUJI

[kev7d]

Great work. A really well lit scene helps with the detail.  

[Black Pearl]

Fantastic images and a great spot.

[JHFoto]

Very nice indeed.......................

[johntwo]

That's a great set.  I have never got near a Kestrel - or any of the Raptors for that matter except for one occasion when one sat on our back fence.  They seem to move away to keep their distance as you approach even when they are hunting.

[Ryewolf]

8 hours ago, FUJI said:

was this a completely wild kestrel?

Thanks FUJI, yes completely wild, it landed on this fence opposite a hide at Martin Mere, it hopped onto a differrent post for the last image.

Thanks Kev, BP and JHF

Thanks John, it's the closest I've managed to get to a wild kestrel.

[CMunzel]

Great detail that the fortunate light revealed. I would be very pleased with this set. 

[Ryewolf]

Thanks CMunzel.