Kestrel - American Kestrel

An American Kestrel holding its prey in its talons on a fence post with its head turned

American Kestrel, Santa Cruz, CA. I saw this Kestrel next to the road with prey in its talons. It flew onto this fence and, while being swarmed by the local bugs, proceeded to have lunch. More photos of this beautiful bird can be seen in the archives.

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