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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

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Notes:

I set up my camera to video dark-eyed juncos foraging, but captured this an american kestral hunting down a house sparrow. http://youtu.be/Edjy2TEs8SU

Reference Links:

American Kestrel, American Kestrel, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (3)
DavidMroczkowski
Yes, I was going to edit out more in the video, but I was stunned by the speed and use of surprise. I always wonder why the bird dart off so quickly and frequently, and here's the answer. Thanks, @Ric3.
Ric3
Real nature at work.

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