Nankeen Kestrels

[wigz]

Australian Kestrel or Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides)

A couple more from a camping trip last year. I heard an unusual bird call, went looking to see what it was and saw these. Only managed a couple of shots from too far away; they didn't oblige with a repeat performance. While I'm very pleased to have it, the first one is really too small for anything except the web or small print. The second shot of the female was taken a bit later and taken from closer. I've included the full frame to show the crop.


D800, Sigma 120-300 + 1.4x TC, 1/1600, f/5, ISO 180


Nikon D800, Sigma 120-300 + 1.4x TC, 1/1600, F/5, ISO 250. Heavy crop

Full frame of first image

[Ironwood]

Good catch !!! Still looks a good shot despite the heavy crop.

[Galah]

Great for such a big crop. Gotta love the D800.
Good just to see this happening, getting photos is a bonus so well done.

[Alan]

Now that's a crop! Amazing how good the D800 is

[seaslug]

Excellent nature shot!

[avkomp]

Image holds up well for such a big crop. Good action captured

[wigz]

Thanks all. I'm surprised with what I can get away with sometimes.