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Fly Free little one..

Fly Free little one..

After finding young kestrel unable to fly because it was covered in oil it is released back into the wild after a week of careful cleaning....
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After finding young kestrel unable to fly because it was covered in oil it is released back into the wild after a week of careful cleaning.
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Dec, 2018

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Wonderful when a rehabilitated bird can be released. The environmental message in the picture outranks any put photographic consideration.

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A young Kestrel just released after his flight feathers were cleaned to remove sticky contaminants.

You'll not sneak up on me wearing that jacket Dad!.

They inhabit and nest in our stables every year.When they leave we know the cold time is on it's way..

When they arrive we know things will ge

Members of our local Drah Hunt having fun

This little sweetheart was doing "Flying 101" and when things got too much took refuge on my hand..

I felt blessed to have this happen

Swallows return to nest in our stables every year.Then they head off for their epic journey South.
When they leave we feel sad cos Winter is on it&#0

Early morning sun on the farm lane

I'm working the Flappy Things Mum..

Just need a Snooze now

The last brood of the swallows that visit us and nest in our stables every year..

Mum-Dad as attentive as ever feeding their Babas

I hope that

I've hacked plummeting and landing (ish)..

What's next Mum?

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