The American Kestrel is the smallest American falcon with a wingspan of about two feet. They have the ability, which is apparently unique among raptors, to hover in place while looking for prey.
The first three photos below of the kestrel perched in a tree were taken on my walk on the San Antonio River greenway on Monday, February 13. The rest of the photos were taken on Monday, February 10, also along the San Antonio River greenway. During the Monday walk, the kestrel flew across the river upwind (and upstream) from where I was, turned facing into the wind and hovered for several minutes before flying back across the river:
Just fabulous, Don :-)
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