Yes, as Mark & Richard say. It is surely a kestrel. The very slender appearance, with a long tail are the most useful features showing in the photo. (or only
features on which we can say anything really), So you are right, in that kestrels are falcons.
Philip
From: Canberrabirds [
On Behalf Of Daniel Montes via Canberrabirds
Sent: Tuesday, 4 October, 2022 11:39 AM
To:
Subject: [Canberrabirds] Falcon ID
Went to Cotter Reserve this morning and on the cliff face right to the dam wall I saw a raptor flying and it landed on the cliff. A few seconds later it left the clifface flying over the bush. I was only able to get one photo, although
the Falcon is quite distant, which is due to how it disappeared fast. If any of you can identify it, that will be helpful. You may need some zooming.
