American Kestrels are the only friends I'll ever need
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American Kestrels are the only friends I'll ever need

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dbellilo

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on: December 29, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Hello folks
I've been lucky with kestrels in the s.w. end of Toronto. Here are a few pictures from the other day at Colonel Sam Smith Park.
Hope all is well with you, birdos.
Best,
David B.


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Reply #1 on: December 29, 2010, 12:30:40 PM
allow me to reply to myself!
Forever frustrating is the inability to "pose" or "direct" birds. To wit: "OUT OF THAT CONGESTED BRAMBLE, SPARROWHAWK! CANTCHA SEE I'M TAKIN PICTURES OVER HERE?" But of course that is what makes bird photography so much fun, and more addictive than cigarettes which, by the way, I quit 2 mos. ago. The kestrel addiction must now deepen...
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Reply #2 on: December 29, 2010, 12:32:45 PM
last comment...I accidentally sharpened the first pic, which I hate to do, or anyhow I don't know how to do it properly. Please forgive the bad bits in that pic...
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Reply #3 on: December 29, 2010, 02:05:56 PM
David, these are awesome.
Well done.
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Reply #4 on: December 29, 2010, 02:08:58 PM
Amazing!
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Reply #5 on: December 29, 2010, 03:01:18 PM
Not to be creepy, fellow birders, but I think I may be in love with this kestrel. I close my eyes and I see feathers. I'm not yet worried but will be soon...
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Reply #6 on: December 29, 2010, 03:42:42 PM
Beautiful shots!  Well done!  Cheers Terry
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Reply #7 on: December 29, 2010, 05:22:39 PM
Super colours on these David.
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Reply #8 on: December 29, 2010, 05:50:15 PM
These are some spectaculat shots... thanks a bunch for posting!

-Tim-
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Reply #9 on: December 29, 2010, 06:08:23 PM
nice male david.
yes,raptors are quite addictive,and my favourites.
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Reply #10 on: December 29, 2010, 07:29:49 PM
These are fantastic! I love these little guys :)
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Reply #11 on: December 29, 2010, 08:04:59 PM
Great shots - nice and sharp, with great colour.
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Reply #12 on: December 29, 2010, 09:35:30 PM
These are terrific photos! and you did great on the sharpen :) Yes birding is addictive and much healthier then the cigarettes! congrats on quitting ...its not easy!

keep up the good work

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Reply #13 on: December 29, 2010, 10:41:13 PM
Thanks much for the friendly comments, folks. I appreciate you!
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Reply #14 on: December 30, 2010, 01:24:15 PM
I've seen the Kestrals at Colonel Sam but haven't been able to get close enough for any decent shots. Those are great. Btw, a true friend would offer to share his lunch; my advice is to politely decline the invitation :)
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