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Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 28, 2011 at 5:14pm

You're quite welcome, Maryrose!  I'll see if I can dig up some other bird shots that aren't already posted.

Comment by Maryrose Orlans on March 28, 2011 at 4:59pm

Their ability to 'hover' like a hummingbird is amazing!!  We're always studying the wildlife!  She's enjoying birdwatching so much, we're going to do a formal bird study next year!  Thank you for sharing your works!

Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 28, 2011 at 9:15am

Veronica is correct!  Kestrels are very dear to me. I once had a nest of them in a tree next to the house where I lived in the Shenandoah Valley.  I knew they were there for quite awhile and one day they fledged and there were 3 or 4 young kesterels hopping,gliding around in my front yard.  I grabbed my camera and took as many shots as I could while the very protective parents dive-bombed me.  Quite exciting!  The very next day a big thunderstorm blew up and lightning took the tree!  I found no casualties, but the family was forced to continue flying practice in the remaining bushes and trees on the property. Very fortunate for all concerned.

Comment by Maryrose Orlans on March 26, 2011 at 9:59am

Veronica thinks it's a kestrel!!  It's magnificent!

Comment by wiffledust on March 26, 2011 at 9:54am

what a delicate little beauty!