About This Blog

I began this blog in 2011 in an attempt to improve my photography and showcase all of California's 58 counties. I didn't quite make all of the 58, I missed three and I will try to rectify that in the coming year. I'm not sure how much I improved my photography because I always seemed to be in a rush.
In 2012 I plan to take more time, perhaps not post every day (this is one thing I did accomplish in 2011). I also plan to expand beyond California and include images from other parts of Western United States. I will continue to include a map showing where I was when I took the picture. I will keep commentary to a minimum, long photo essays will continue to be at Martha's Musings.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

American Kestrel

10/22/2011

Placer County
Where is this?  Click the link for a map.

20 comments:

??? said...

They are cool little birds. I see his European counterpart once in a while.

TexWisGirl said...

i love these little birds.

theconstantwalker said...

Your American Kestrel is a beauty. I see ours in the UK quite oftenand they always bring a smile to my face.

Unknown said...

Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

holdingmoments said...

Your Kestrels are such beauties.

mick said...

Great photo of a beautiful bird.

Hilke Breder said...

Very expressive shot. Lovely!

Brian King said...

Great shot of the kestrel, Martha! Nice!

Springman said...

Nice shot Martha! Kestrels are a tough catch. I knew where a couple were last year and tried for weeks to get a good shot. No luck! Thanks for sharing yours. Cheers!

EG CameraGirl said...

It looks like it;s giving you the evil eye. Wonderful closeup!

Larry said...

Nice shooting Martha! He is a very handsome fella. Like Dave, It took me a very long time before I had a decent shot of my favorite little falcon. Congratulations!

Arija said...

Oh, a wonderful capture! I finally got a shot of our Nankeen Kestrels that have been nesting on our farm for 20 years.

Louis la Vache said...

hee hee...
EG Wow wrote what «Louis» was thinking!

Anonymous said...

Nice capture of this beautiful bird!

Pat Ulrich said...

They are such gorgeous birds, great find!

jeanlivingsimple said...

Super capture! I love these birds.

Rose said...

Great capture!

Tracey Leeder said...

What a beautiful shot of a gorgeous bird! I have never seen one other than pictures. I am impressed!

Breathtaking said...

I love this shot,what a handsome
little bird.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You caught his expression, and his beautiful colors perfectly -- a wonderful shot. thanks!

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