Was there a breeze? I've watched coastal Kestrels hover for very long
periods hunting along the back of coastal sand dunes, but in a strong
headwind. I've also seen them hover for shorter periods when
threatening climbers in the rough vicinity of nest sites. I've always
though of them to be extremely accomplished fliers and would consider
hovering a normal part of their reportoire.
EB
On 7/16/08, <> wrote:
> I was observing an Australian Kestrel on the eastern side of Prospect
> Reservoir
> across the road from work and as it was gliding around at 10am hunting, it
> occasionally stopped and hovered much like a Black-shouldered Kite would.
>
> Is that a normal technique for hunting Kestrels? I was always under the
> impression
> that the Black-shouldered Kites hovered but no other raptor could do that.
> Any insights? Maybe I am just learning things that many people already know.
>
> Thanks
> Akos
>
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