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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. You will no doubt have seen one hovering beside a motorway, ...
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Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. You will no doubt have seen one hovering beside a motorway, or other main road. They can often be seen perched on a high tree branch, or on a telephone post or wire, on the look out for prey.
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NIKON D90

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Aperture f/9.0 ISO 160 Shutter 1/100

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Oct, 2013

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Great detail in your image. He's beautiful.

Crisp details and vivid color. Super image. Always liked my d90 as much as my d3s. What lens did you use on this?

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