Birding UK and Ireland Forum  

Go Back   Birding UK and Ireland Forum > Ask a Question > What is that Bird?

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 31-08-09, 06:49 PM
The Actor's Avatar
Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fleetwood
Posts: 203
Blog Entries: 1
Default Kestrels ?

Right, peeps, I think that these are both kestrels. One a juve and t'other adult. I was told that the juve is a sprawk but I can't see it myself. Any confirmation one way or the other would be a great help.

Last edited by The Actor; 27-09-09 at 03:54 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 31-08-09, 07:11 PM
Norfolk Snipe's Avatar
Regular
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: West Norfolk
Posts: 182
Blog Entries: 14
Send a message via MSN to Norfolk Snipe
Default

Both 100% Kestrels

rob.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 31-08-09, 07:19 PM
alanjns's Avatar
Regular
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Posts: 815
Blog Entries: 50
Send a message via MSN to alanjns
Default

I'm no expert but I like to have a go. I agree both are Kestrel's, both female and I think both are adult.
__________________
Best wishes,

Alan
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 31-08-09, 07:53 PM
clydebirder's Avatar
Regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Posts: 1,072
Blog Entries: 35
Send a message via Skype™ to clydebirder
Default

Both Kestrels but the lower image is a juvenile, note the pale tips to upperwing feathering

cheers, John
__________________
Take only photographs, leave only footprints.......................................
For wildlife information in the Clyde Recording Area see ... -clydebirds-
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 31-08-09, 10:19 PM
The Actor's Avatar
Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fleetwood
Posts: 203
Blog Entries: 1
Default

Thanx, guys. Lovely birds.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
kestrel

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT. The time now is 06:17 PM.