Kestrel takeaway

[Glenn]

With 6 chicks to feed the Kestrels are very busy ferrying food into the nesting box at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Thanks for looking

[djguk47]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

Great shot Glenn. Was this taken with the new toy??

David

[Glenn]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

Thanks David.

No it was taken with the 300mm f4 and 1.4x, although the new toy will be getting a workout tomorrow over at HCT

Or should I say that I'll be getting a workout using the new toy tomorrow, lol.

[djguk47]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

the new toy will be getting a work out tomorrow over at HCT

Looking forward to seeing tomorrows shots.... weather should be good........ "the master" (aka Colin) has set the standard for you to better..

David

[Glenn]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

"the master" (aka Colin) has set the standard for you to better..

Oh yes and a very high one. Although I might see if I can hide his camera next time he's there just to set him back a bit, lol

[djguk47]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

I might see if I can hide his camera next time he's there just to set him back a bit, lo

He He... sounds a plan

[colin C]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

Not an easy shot Glen.

With the lightning speed he dashes across and the limited movement from within the hide, not a lot of time to lock-on before he has disappeared.

Colin

[Glenn]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

Thanks Colin. I have quite a few where the Kestrel is ever so slightly soft so to get one like this makes the effort worth while

[Les McLean]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

Good shot, nicely balanced exposure, creamy BG, and intelligent use of empty space.

[Glenn]

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Thanks Stan.

[Stan]

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Thanks Stan.

Didnt you mean Les ? lol
If I got one as good I'd be well pleased and you have some good detail under the wings
Hope to get to HCT on Monday to have a go

Stan

[Glenn]

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Didnt you mean Les ? lol

Errr, yes lol...

Sorry Les

I'll try again, thanks Les and Stan

Hope to get to HCT on Monday to have a go

I'll look forward to the result I spent today at HCT testing out the 500mm and I think my arms have stopped working....

[Stan]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

I'll look forward to the result

I have yet to get a decent sharp shot of him close to the ground although in the past I have nailed him as he flys off the top of his "christmas" tree. As you say he's quite active now with feeding the chicks so there may be some good chances on Monday if the weather holds up

Stan

[Glenn]

Re: Kestrel takeaway

The pair have been quite active today, especially in the first feeding session at 11.

I find it quite difficult to get a decent shot. By the time you've noticed they're around and then reacted to it, the little b****rs have got some food and are flying back to the box.