14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Common Kestrel scanning for prey, Island of Texel (NL)
The photo is showing a Common Kestrel scanning the environment (dunes en some meadows) for prey. Whilst doing so the Kestrel is in a habit to 'stand still' in the air - it's called 'preying - cleverly flapping its wings..
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | No city was close, Netherlands |
Copyright: | © Frederik Kamst |