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Whilst watching for bitterns, I said to colleagues that one day I hoped to stand beneath a hovering kestrel with the sun out. Usually, they move away despite my best efforts.



We looked up and could not believe our eyes. This kestrel hovered just in front of us. Lots of shots by everyone. What is more, the bird came back on another two occasions and did exactly the same thing.



Here is one of the many shots (and my current wallpaper)
· Date: Mon November 7, 2011 · Views: 951
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waxcap
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Mon November 7, 2011 1:30pm

A stunning Image.
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welsh.lensman
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Mon November 7, 2011 3:53pm

Well captured Colin, glad you had an obliging Kestrel, well done mate.

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Kevin_H
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Tue November 8, 2011 3:10am

That's an absolute cracker Colin, well done.



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Tue November 8, 2011 5:07am

Brilliant shot Colin, well done.



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FungiJohn
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Tue November 8, 2011 5:24am

A stunning image Colin, well captured!

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colincurry
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Mon November 14, 2011 3:49pm

Thanks, everyone.



Keep pinching myself.



Colin

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Thu November 24, 2011 7:09am

Fantastic! A beautiful image
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ellen h
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Sun November 27, 2011 1:20pm

Wow!!!! Great shot!!

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Sun November 27, 2011 6:11pm

What a beauty - I keep telling myself the same thing too - but no luck as yet so will drool over yours instead!

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colincurry
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Mon November 28, 2011 4:00am

Thanks again for the kind comments.



Still find it hard to believe my luck.



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