The American Kestrel also known as the Sparrow Hawk, is a small falcon. It is the most common falcon in North America, and is found in a wide variety of habitats. At 19–21 cm (7–8 in) long, it is also the smallest falcon in North America. The falcon hunts by hovering in the air with rapid wing beats or perching and scanning the ground for prey. Its diet typically consists of grasshoppers, lizards, mice, and other small birds. It nests in cavities in trees, cliffs, buildings, and other structures. The female lays three to seven eggs, which both sexes help to incubate. It is a common bird to be used in falconry, especially by beginners. (Source: Wiki)
Image Source: Thank you Dan @ Your Eyes Blaze Out
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Oh, that is just too cute for this hour. Four a.m. here. Have a great day/week!!
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Cute but fierce at 7-8″ long!
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you may laugh when you see my post this morning. as for falcons and falconry, it is quite fascinating to me, i remember your other post about this and have always been drawn to this in in historical novels.
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I’m on to your post to check it out. Gigil is cute!
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how beautiful… Thank you, Good Morning and Have a nice Monday 🙂 Love, nia
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She is spectacular!
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If it weren’t for the fact that he likes to hunt live little animals, I’d say he’s kinda cute (and he looks like he has headphones on, doesn’t he?). Happy Monday.
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he does have headphones on–he is listening to “Who Let the Dogs Out”
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Wow, you saw him listening to “Who Let the Dogs Out” – you have an amazing imagination!
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Cute but fierce!
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Cute!
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It is!
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I noticed his head phones, too! Wonder what music he wakes up to?
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You guys need more sleep. A lot more.
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I saw one of these in my yard once – either that or a sharp-shinned hawk, which looks almost identical – and they are a beautiful bird. The little songbirds around my feeder didn’t agree though.
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Deceptive. I would not have known this bird was a hawk. Trogan Horse.
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He is gorgeous.
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He is!
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What a pretty little bird… Love the fall colors 🙂
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It is, “pretty” deceiving given that it is a bird of prey. 🙂
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What an absolutely beautiful bird! 🙂
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Get up or…. beautiful call.
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Yes. 🙂
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