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A close up of a light brown bird with a white throat and “eyebrow.” There is a black ring below its neck, a thin black line through its eye, and a black patch on the nape of its neck. Its eye is large and orange. It has the slightly worried expression that killdeers always do.

A close up of a light brown bird with a white throat and “eyebrow.” There is a black ring below its neck, a thin black line through its eye, and a black patch on the nape of its neck. Its eye is large and orange. It has the slightly worried expression that killdeers always do.

A close up of a sleek-looking bird in flight. The head and breast are snow white. The body and wings are a rich reddish brown. The hooked beak and legs are yellow. The kite has a clear amber eye.

A close up of a sleek-looking bird in flight. The head and breast are snow white. The body and wings are a rich reddish brown. The hooked beak and legs are yellow. The kite has a clear amber eye.

A blue-green bird with a large heavy beak sits on a blanch in a lush green rainforest. The birds breast and belly are a russet color. It has a white ring around its neck and hints of white on the underside of its wings. It has keen black eyes.

A blue-green bird with a large heavy beak sits on a blanch in a lush green rainforest. The birds breast and belly are a russet color. It has a white ring around its neck and hints of white on the underside of its wings. It has keen black eyes.

A small bird of prey sits on a wire against a brilliant blue sky. The bird has a mottled brown upper body with a light rust belly. Its breast is black and white speckled and the tips of its wings have black feathers. There are vertical black and white stripes on the side of its face, and the top of its head has a blue-gray cap. All in all, it’s a very patchwork looking bird.

A small bird of prey sits on a wire against a brilliant blue sky. The bird has a mottled brown upper body with a light rust belly. Its breast is black and white speckled and the tips of its wings have black feathers. There are vertical black and white stripes on the side of its face, and the top of its head has a blue-gray cap. All in all, it’s a very patchwork looking bird.

For @alan678.bsky.social’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #JKLMNOP I decided to pick a letter and go with it. So here are my “K” friends: #Killdeer #BrahminyKite #RingedKingfisher #AmericanKestrel #birds #WildlifePhotography #ECK

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I liked this one's perch.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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A small bird with fluffy feathers staring at the camera. it has extremely fluffy orange-white breast feathers with black spots, a face with black and white vertical stripes, and a grayish head.

A small bird with fluffy feathers staring at the camera. it has extremely fluffy orange-white breast feathers with black spots, a face with black and white vertical stripes, and a grayish head.

The #BirdOfTheDay #alt theme is #juveniles. For my last-minute offering, here's a juvenile male american kestrel. (a.k.a. "the fluffy falcon.")
📷 #Fujifilm #FinepixS1
#photography #birdphoto #wildlife #kestrel #AmericanKestrel

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The dive.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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My adorable little killers did not disappoint today.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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#birdoftheday #manmadeperch #AmericanKestrel perching on a wire above.
Taken with #CanonR5 on a 200-800mm #wildlifephotography #birds

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 80%
Time: Apr 8, 2026, 10:51 AM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6682727208

📷 Photo: Richard Stovall (Unsplash)

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 79%
Time: Apr 7, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6655477124

📷 Photo: anish lakkapragada (Unsplash)

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 89%
Time: Apr 3, 2026, 12:11 PM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6553517765

📷 Photo: Mitchell Hamilton (Unsplash)

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 79%
Time: Apr 3, 2026, 9:35 AM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6549479556

📷 Photo: anish lakkapragada (Unsplash)

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 88%
Time: Apr 2, 2026, 2:50 PM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6531927155

📷 Photo: anish lakkapragada (Unsplash)

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 84%
Time: Apr 2, 2026, 1:09 PM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6529665566

📷 Photo: Chris Briggs (Unsplash)

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Moving with purpose.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 76%
Time: Mar 31, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6470933932

📷 Photo: Mitchell Hamilton (Unsplash)

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The launch.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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Salute
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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I'll be the first to admit how lucky I am to have these permanent residence at my local park.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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Fast as a bullet.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky #sparrowhawk

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Soaring.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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He was looking for lunch.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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Diving in for the kill.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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He came for a visit today.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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A kestrel stands with one foot clutching its prey. The kestrel was standing on the lawn of Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan.

A kestrel stands with one foot clutching its prey. The kestrel was standing on the lawn of Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan.

Bad things happen to Song Sparrows when they roughhouse with American Kestrels.

#americankestrel #bird #birdphotography #birdsofnyc #bryantpark

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Fly away.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 75%
Time: Mar 25, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6333804267

📷 Photo: Mitchell Hamilton (Unsplash)

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A small bird of prey—a kestrel—is perched on a bare, slightly curved tree branch. Its wings are lifted and partially spread, as if it’s just about to launch into the air. The feathers on its wings show a pattern of gray, black, and white bands, while its back and chest are warm reddish-brown with dark spots.

The bird’s head is turned slightly to the side, revealing a sharp, hooked beak with a yellow base and dark tip. Its eyes are large, dark, and focused, giving an alert, intent expression. Distinct dark markings run down from its eyes like narrow streaks.

Its talons—bright yellow with black claws—grip the branch firmly, suggesting tension just before takeoff. The background is softly blurred and pale, possibly a cloudy sky or a light-colored wall, with a few thin twigs visible, making the kestrel stand out clearly in the foreground.

Overall, the moment captured is one of poised energy—the bird balanced between stillness and flight. Photo credit:©Gregory Rothman 2026

A small bird of prey—a kestrel—is perched on a bare, slightly curved tree branch. Its wings are lifted and partially spread, as if it’s just about to launch into the air. The feathers on its wings show a pattern of gray, black, and white bands, while its back and chest are warm reddish-brown with dark spots. The bird’s head is turned slightly to the side, revealing a sharp, hooked beak with a yellow base and dark tip. Its eyes are large, dark, and focused, giving an alert, intent expression. Distinct dark markings run down from its eyes like narrow streaks. Its talons—bright yellow with black claws—grip the branch firmly, suggesting tension just before takeoff. The background is softly blurred and pale, possibly a cloudy sky or a light-colored wall, with a few thin twigs visible, making the kestrel stand out clearly in the foreground. Overall, the moment captured is one of poised energy—the bird balanced between stillness and flight. Photo credit:©Gregory Rothman 2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #tricolour, birds with three colours or more. Alt is #YearRound birds. The #AmericanKestrel the smallest Falcon in the US & third smallest falcon in the world
#Raptor
#FalcoSparverius
#Birds
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #UrbanWildlife #NorthPond

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Photo of a American Kestrel

Photo of a American Kestrel

🐦 American Kestrel detected!

Confidence: 73%
Time: Mar 23, 2026, 12:05 PM EDT

#AmericanKestrel #BirdNET

🔊 Listen: https://app.birdweather.com/detections/6284774595

📷 Photo: Philip Brown (Unsplash)

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I've been pulling back on the zoom as of late.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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Swoosh.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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I had a few surprises while out today.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

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