Picture Of The Week 08-27-07

American Kestrel
(Falco sparverius)

Where: Glen Allen, VA • Shady Willow Ct. Notes: Formerly known as the Sparrow Hawk, the American Kestrel is our smallest, most colorful falcon. It fills a fairly unique niche for a raptor because it feeds on large insects, particularly grasshoppers, as well as small rodents and birds. Kestrels are commonly seen perched on road side utility wires overlooking open fields throughout North America looking for their next meal. Their mustache like facial markings give them a regal look and are only slightly larger than a Blue Jay in size. This close-up photo came from a private "educational bird" photo event which funds went to support the Richmond Audubon Society. This female falcon is a permanent captive and is missing its right wing which was amputated due to extensive injuries. It has been adopted by Kim Harrell a State Licensed "Rehabber" of Richmond, Virginia.

Equipment: Canon EOS D20 • Canon 60 mm Macro Lens • Manfroto Tripod

Exposure: Shutter Speed = 1/320 second • Aperture = f 6.3 • Exposure Mode = Aperture Priority • Focus Mode: One Shot • Lens (Focal) Length = 60 mm • ISO = 100 • Aprox. Camera Distance = ~2 Feet • Date Shot: 01-27-07

©2007 Robert W. Schamerhorn. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited.

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