Firstly,
Thanks for all the replies. You guys told me something I didn't know. :)
I am finding that the more time I spend watching birds at every opportunity
the more I learn.
Evan,
No breeze and it seemed to be quite steady. :)
regards
Akos L.
>-- Original Message --
>Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:39:04 +1000
>From: "Evan Beaver" <>
>To: "" <>
>Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Hovering Kestrel?
>Cc:
>
>
>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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>Evan Beaver
>Lapstone, Blue Mountains, NSW
>lat=-33.77, lon=150.64
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