Mid-Air Strike - Red Winged Black Bird v Kestel

[FastGlassGuy]

I was tracking this Kestrel with part of a mouse in its talons, when this Red Wing Black Bird attacked the Kestrel. I have a series of shots from approach to strike (this one) and then others where the Black Bird starts to fly off and you can see feathers from the Kestrel floating in the air. The full size version isn't as noisy as this reduced size shot. Ken

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[Mark Garfinkel]

Lucky shot, NICE!

 

[FastGlassGuy]

Thanks. You know what they say: "Be there. Be prepared. Be aware, and be Lucky. Ken

 

[Ralph]

I was tracking this Kestrel with part of a mouse in its talons, when this Red Wing Black Bird attacked the Kestrel. I have a series of shots from approach to strike (this one) and then others where the Black Bird starts to fly off and you can see feathers from the Kestrel floating in the air. The full size version isn't as noisy as this reduced size shot. KenView attachment 96164

Awesome

 

[MikeA]

Wow, great action shot

 

[cchuck]

Nice work!

 

[Larry S.]

Terrific shot! Wildlife images that present drama or action are always the most appealing and special. Blackbird has an attitude!

 

[PhotoLover]

That's a really unusual shot! My question, why did the Red Wing go after the Kestrel? I assume too close to a nest ...

 

[Rick S]

Great shot.