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Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Red-footed Falcon

A Red-footed Falcon had been just a stones throw (25 miles) away from me for the last week. I was desperate to see it but had to bide my time until a window became available. The first opportunity I had was after work on Friday. I checked that it was still around and off I set off towards Congleton.
I found the site no problem at all and before I'd even closed the car door I could see the Falcon flying around its preferred horse paddock.
Unfortunately it then went and sat in a tree as the wind got up, the cloud came over and the temperature dropped. An hour later it came out to play again. I was about to go home when I had the most fantastic fifteen minutes with this bird.
The sun was going down, but this gave me some amazing light and some decent shots.

 Hovering Kestrel like.



Coming in to land on a telegraph wire.



Showing those lovely red feet.


On the ground where it spent a lot of time catching food.





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  1. Hootin Anni21 July 2015 at 15:40

    What a stunner!!! He's so very handsome...both in color and stamina!! Wow...totally impressed with the photos. And, you're so right...the lighting just couldn't be more perfect!!!

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure21 July 2015 at 18:33

    Oh Myword, these are fabulous images of this wonderful bird.

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  3. This N That21 July 2015 at 18:38

    Truly beautiful shots..wonderful color..Terrific positions..well worth the wait..Good job..Thanks for sharing..

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  4. eileeninmd21 July 2015 at 18:50

    What a beautiful falcon! Awesome series of images.

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  5. EG CameraGirl21 July 2015 at 19:05

    WOW! I'm glad you were able to see this handsome bird! Your photos are GREAT!

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  6. mick21 July 2015 at 20:02

    Fantastic in-flight photos!

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  7. Findlay Wilde21 July 2015 at 20:49

    They are amazing photos, especially that first one.

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  8. Jenn Jilks21 July 2015 at 20:56

    Excellent. I have fun with my photos, but you are such a pro.

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  9. Al22 July 2015 at 00:52

    Wow - those are amazing photos. It's a good thing you stuck around!

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  10. Kate22 July 2015 at 02:13

    What amazing photos; you are a creative and artistic photographer!

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  11. Stuart Price22 July 2015 at 02:37

    Fantastic images of what is one of my must see species..............

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  12. DeniseinVA22 July 2015 at 10:01

    Now these are brilliant. I am so impressed with your photos.

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  13. NCSue22 July 2015 at 10:23

    Gorgeous photos! What a gift you have!
    Thanks for dropping by http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/07/bug-eyes.html to share each week - you help make the linkup a success.

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  14. Stewart M22 July 2015 at 10:23

    What a great looking bird! I have seen a couple of posts about this bird - it must be famous!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  15. Gayle22 July 2015 at 11:26

    Those shots go beyond decent---outstanding!

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  16. Jill22 July 2015 at 12:30

    Wow! Those are amazing!! Very pretty!

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  17. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz22 July 2015 at 13:00

    Great shots!

    Here's my post: Repas Préférés in France.

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  18. CountryMouse23 July 2015 at 02:22

    Wow! Amazing in flight and landing shots. What bright legs it has.

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  19. river run 40623 July 2015 at 03:22

    wow those are gorgeous shots!

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  20. Phil Slade23 July 2015 at 09:50

    Staying around until the evening paid off Adam. You took some great shots of what is a stunning species. I only see them once a year in the Med.


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  21. Phil Slade23 July 2015 at 09:51

    Staying around until the evening paid off Adam. You took some great shots of what is a stunning species. I only see them once a year in the Med.


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  22. NatureFootstep23 July 2015 at 10:41

    wow this is gorgeous images. You really got the perfect background and perfect the light on it. Stunning photography of a gorgeous bird :)

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  23. Sharon Wagner23 July 2015 at 15:21

    Holy cow! The blur in the top photos is an amazing color backdrop. And great shots all.

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  24. Suburban Girl23 July 2015 at 17:08

    What wonderful wildlife images you have here. It takes a lot of patience to get pictures like these.

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  25. Wally Jones23 July 2015 at 19:10

    Beautiful bird captured beautifully! That light and the reddish background really helps to make your special photographs even more delightful, Adam! Good show!

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  26. Kaya23 July 2015 at 19:17

    These are amazing captures of this beautiful bird. She/he was on a show for you. Very excellent wild life photos! Love each of them very,very much.

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  27. doodles n daydreams24 July 2015 at 01:26

    All I can say is "WOW"

    Diana

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  28. Pierced Wonderings25 July 2015 at 06:51

    What an amazing bird! So lovely that you were able to capture him! Thank you for joining us at Photo Friday this week!

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  29. Sunshine and Elephants25 July 2015 at 16:32

    Decent...no Stunning shots!! I'm glad you waited until he was ready for his photo debut. Beautiful! Found you over on #PhotoFriday with Jen. Visiting from Sunshine and Elephants. ~Lowanda

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  30. Unknown1 August 2015 at 16:19

    Fabulous images of this gorgeous bird!

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  31. Anonymous4 August 2015 at 12:00

    We've never been able to get that close to a kestrel. What a treat!

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  32. Coombe Mill - Fiona4 August 2015 at 21:33

    Such incredible photos

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  33. Happy Homebird5 August 2015 at 10:39

    Amazing pictures, well worth going in search of.

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  34. chickenruby6 August 2015 at 13:27

    wonderful photos as ever and so pleased that you not only managed to see him, but these amazing shots also

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  35. A Green and Rosie Life8 August 2015 at 09:11

    Wow and wow again - what a gorgeous bird (those feet are wonderful) and how lucky you were to get such a good view of this unusual visitor. I especially love the pictures with the orange sky.
    Thank you so much for adding this far from common bird on to #AnimalTales

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