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18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
spring kick off

An female American kestrel perching and suddenly take off and dive to find her prey on the open field. I was watching her rest on perch and preening her beautiful feathers and notice that she might have seen something, so as soon as she move, i snap a few frames of moments.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: None, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-9
Copyright: © Randy Wei