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American Kestrel (AMKE)

Falco sparverius

Photo by Josh Asel
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Donning her reddish-brown plumage, this female flew with jovial sporadic flaps and short dipping glides towards her favorite rock perch just above me. The male dons beautiful red and blue coloration.

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2013

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