American Kestrel Or Sparrow Hawk - 0 views
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mrs roadrunner on 27 Nov 10Just a few hours ago Guy took me around the block. Oh probably ten miles or so?? It was nice to get out of the house! I do not know about other places, but here this species of falcon are not real..... they take off as soon as attention is directed at them. In other words I have tried to get some shots of the sparrow hawk and fInally I did. This American Kestrel is the smallest falcon In North America. Used In falconry so they must be pretty smart! I thInk they are pretty little birds! EatIng grasshoppers, other small birds, and rodents so they are good to have around. Oh I believe they eat the lizards we have here too. It looks like we are In for more bad weather here In central oregon but the wildlife need to eat and I was happy we seen what we did on our short drive.