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Hovering Kestrel?

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Subject: Hovering Kestrel?
From: "Tom and Mandy Wilson" <>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:21:04 +1000
Hi all
Interesting in all this thread that no-one has picked up that an old English name (originating from SW England) for kestrel is "windhover". However, I agree with John Tongue that Nankeen Kestrels are equally adept at hovering on a still day as using a strong breeze to effect a hover. The bird(s) at Long Reef in Sydney have given me ample opportunities to observe both types of hover at close range (yes - there is such a thing as still day at Long Reef!)
Cheers
Tom Wilson

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