Birds Another kestrel early edit from yesterday

[spudhead]

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Excellent

 

[Sdawes]

Superb Gary

 

[-ST-]

Hi, Gary.
That's an amazing shot. How do you get a photo like this? Do you have to lie in wait or ...?

 

[spudhead]

Very nice Gary!

Thanks so much Tim right time right place, mate and of 300 shots this is not even the best and the keeper rate is over 200, I am very happy I went for that walk

 

[spudhead]

Excellent

Thanks Kev it nice to get out and get lucky

 

[spudhead]

Superb Gary

Thanks Steve I get so little time and just out of the blue decided to go for a walk and so happy I did

 

[spudhead]

Hi, Gary.
That's an amazing shot. How do you get a photo like this? Do you have to lie in wait or ...?

Thanks I guess right place right time and yes I was to some extent sort of semi in cover of bushes

 

[Tim Mayo]

Cracking shot Gary! I was watching one yesterday but it never came closer than 200m. I’m guessing this was much closer!

 

[spudhead]

Cracking shot Gary! I was watching one yesterday but it never came closer than 200m. I’m guessing this was much closer!

Hi Tim I promised my self to get at least one walk a week this year and I am glad I did, on the first walk I spotted the kestrel but the light was horrible so decided to try again a few days later and yes same bird same area. most shots were with in a 100 feet or so from a bit of cover

 

[iain clyne]

You have done it again Gary. Great shot.

 

[spudhead]

You have done it again Gary. Great shot.

Thanks Iain right place right time and I was lucky enough to get 30 minutes or so watching and bagging some nice shots in decent light for once

 

[iain clyne]

With wildlife that little bit of luck always helps.

 

[spudhead]

Thanks to all who looked and commented

 

[Tim Mayo]

Hi Tim I promised my self to get at least one walk a week this year and I am glad I did, on the first walk I spotted the kestrel but the light was horrible so decided to try again a few days later and yes same bird same area. most shots were with in a 100 feet or so from a bit of cover

That sounds like a good promise to yourself Gary. I'm the same, trying to find the time to get out for more walks this year and to some local reserves too, although an unexpected operation has put those plans back a little.