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Old 02-16-2022, 03:41 PM
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Default American Kestrel photos taken by Sam Boatman
These photos were taken at various places around The Villages.
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Incredible shots! thank you!
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There is a very small raptor of some sort who lives in a nest box off the multi-purpose trail that follows high lines through the Lopez course, just south of Kittredge. He's really small, like not much bigger than a robin. Is that a Kestrel?
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Beautiful
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Gorgeous- thanks for sharing!!
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Old 02-17-2022, 07:34 AM
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These photos were taken at various places around The Villages.
Thank you for sharing - beautiful!
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Wow! Those are beautiful photographs. Obviously, a very talented photographer.
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Wonderful picture!!!
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Old 02-17-2022, 08:31 AM
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Hi, Blueblaze. Sam says that yes, it is a kestrel that you see there.
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nice...almost looks like the bird was posing for the camera
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You might say... Strictly for the birds.
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Thank you! Beautiful pictures from our beautiful village. Nice to see such a pleasant post this morning!
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Wow! Thanks for sharing!
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