It was entertaining observing this female kestrel hunting for insects and voles right by the trail.
American Kestrels are typically very shy, so it was a treat to observe this tolerant individual who was unperturbed by passing horses, dogs, and walkers.
The yellow Oxalis blooms in the...
Fly Like A Weasel - Had a fun afternoon observing a few weasels by the coast with a buddy. At one point, this individual sprinted down the trail and went down a hole right near me only to pop up a few inches away.
Amazing how much air time these guys get when going full tilt!
Species...
Same distance from camera to background in both photos…
#1 : Close and Personal!
Camera—Subject : 5 metres
Subject—Background : 25 metres
500 mm; f/7.1
manual Tv & Av; auto ISO
#2 : Keeping our Distance!
Camera—Subject : 24 metres
Subject—Background : 1 metre
700 mm; f/10
manual Tv &...