This set of photos of an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) perched in a distant tree overlooking the San Antonio River was taken on my walk along the Mission Reach of the River on Wednesday, January 9, 2013:
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Showing posts with label American Kestrel. Show all posts
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Another American Kestrel Sighting
Thursday, January 24, 2013
This set of photos of an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) perched in a distant tree overlooking the San Antonio River was taken on my walk along the Mission Reach of the River on Wednesday, January 9, 2013:
This set of photos of an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) perched in a distant tree overlooking the San Antonio River was taken on my walk along the Mission Reach of the River on Wednesday, January 9, 2013:
Thursday, December 13, 2012
In the Wake of an Arctic Cold Front
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
San Antonio River, Mission Reach, Concepcíon Park Trailhead
downstream around the loop trail
Today's photos:
Since the arctic cold front blew in Sunday night, we have had two nights below freezing and it will be close to freezing again tonight. This was the first freeze of the year and the coldest nights since December of last year.
The daytime temperatures are beginning to moderate. It was about 60º F when I walked along the river this afternoon. The sun was bright under a clear blue sky, without a single cloud all day.
It is worth noting that this is the first post on While on a Walk that includes a Black-crowned Night Heron. Also, it was nice to see an American Kestrel back along the river.
San Antonio River, Mission Reach, Concepcíon Park Trailhead
downstream around the loop trail
Today's photos:
The daytime temperatures are beginning to moderate. It was about 60º F when I walked along the river this afternoon. The sun was bright under a clear blue sky, without a single cloud all day.
It is worth noting that this is the first post on While on a Walk that includes a Black-crowned Night Heron. Also, it was nice to see an American Kestrel back along the river.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The American Kestrel
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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:
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:
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