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Showing posts with label Kestrel. Show all posts
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Friday, 13 April 2012
Kestrel
A beautiful Kestrel hovering over the sand dunes at West Beach Littlehampton today: Friday 13th April, 2012
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Kestrel
Kestrel
Description:
Quite often a familiar sight with its pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge. Numbers of kestrels declined in the 1970s, probably as a result of changes in farming and so it is included on the Amber List. They have adapted readily to man-made environments and can survive right in the centre of cities. Try and stop and take a photo of one and they don't usually 'hang' around for very long!
Where to be able to see a Kestrel:
Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are dense forests, vast treeless wetlands and mountains. They are a familiar sight, hovering beside a motorway, or other main road. They can often be seen perched on a high tree branch, or on a telephone post or wire, on the look out for prey.
What they eat:
Small mammals and birds
This beautiful female kestrel was spotted by us on a fairly sunny afternoon, relatively close to the beach. It was fascinating to watch while she hovered and dived, although seemingly unsuccessful while we were there.
Description:
Quite often a familiar sight with its pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge. Numbers of kestrels declined in the 1970s, probably as a result of changes in farming and so it is included on the Amber List. They have adapted readily to man-made environments and can survive right in the centre of cities. Try and stop and take a photo of one and they don't usually 'hang' around for very long!
Where to be able to see a Kestrel:
Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are dense forests, vast treeless wetlands and mountains. They are a familiar sight, hovering beside a motorway, or other main road. They can often be seen perched on a high tree branch, or on a telephone post or wire, on the look out for prey.
What they eat:
Small mammals and birds
This beautiful female kestrel was spotted by us on a fairly sunny afternoon, relatively close to the beach. It was fascinating to watch while she hovered and dived, although seemingly unsuccessful while we were there.
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