Monday 14 October 2013

The Humble Kestrel

 The Kestrel is one of my favourite birds and one that seems to be in decline in some parts of the country. Luckily we have several places on the Isle of Purbeck where Kestrels can be seen and the cliffs are often the best.


Kestrels often hunt along the cliffs meaning that, if you are lucky, you get a 'side on' view of this lovely little bird while it has other things on its mind.
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