November 25th, 2011: Avian Friday – American Kestrel

Fir Island, Washington

This weeks bird image is from one of my favorite wildlife locations in Washington’s Skagit Valley. Several species of raptors migrate here in the winter months including Bald Eagles, Red-tailed and Rough-shouldered Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. A natural perch for this little guy would have made a much nicer image, but the birds are not often cooperative enough to oblige.

Canon 1D Mark II + 500/4L IS

Processed with Lightroom 2, Photoshop CS5.

To see a larger version please click on the image.

Feel free to comment below if you like what you see or have any other observations.

Thanks for stopping by,

JayT

Tags: Birds, Canon 1D MkII, Canon EF 500mm f4.0 L IS USM, Fir Island, Nature photography, Skagit Valley

• November 25, 2011
• Nature photography
• 3 Comments