I went for a stroll along gunnamatta surf beach looking for shorebirds and was surprised to see a brown falcon swoop down upon an unsuspecting lizard.
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Very nice and as soon as I read the title I was a little curious as to the Brown Falcon being on a beach. You do have a falcon indeed, but it's the Australian Kestrel and a female at that. :) Well done, great pics. :)
Thanks Windhover, I was curious about it being by the beach as well, perhaps I was too hasty with the ID. Now I'll have to re-tag my photos!
Great shots Wampy. What a find.
Great shots Wampy , what a catch.... I have yet to manage a Kestrel they are such a pretty bird.
Sunshine Coast Queensland
i love kestresls with their tendency to hover.
they are such skilled flyers.
great photos wampy
Cheers, Owen.
Excellent shots - great moment with the lizard
What wonderful photos Wampy. Love the one with the lizard.