I took this photo of Arrow, an American Kestrel , at the Earth Day Expedition at Hawk Creek last April.Perhaps the most colorful raptor in the world, the American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and in towns as well as wild lands.
Hawk Creek is a not-for-profit educational outreach and raptor rehabilitation facility in East Aurora, NY. The Earth Day Expedition this year will be held on April 18th, for more information please visit the Hawk Creek website.
Volunteers and birds from Hawk Creek can usually be found on the lower level at Walden Galleria in Buffalo Saturday afternoons at 1pm conducting their education and outreach program. They always turn heads!
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Great photo! and the Kestrel is a perfect choice for the day! Thanks for the information, always enjoy learning something new!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo of such a pretty falcon!
ReplyDeleteKim and Sylvia, I think you'd both enjoy Hawk Creek. They have a wonderful educational program and are only open to the public a handful of days each year. The volunteers there are wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteoh my word isn't the little soul sweet - such an elgant pose :) take care, Judith
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one, although I've read a little about them and used the word in various writings. This is a wonderful picture - now I know what one looks like! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine - I'm back - I've got an award for you on my post. Judith
ReplyDeleteAren't they beautiful birds? I often see the (Dutch? European?) kestrel hovering over its prey and I'm always happy for them when I can see them actually catching it!
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