Wind hawk

This is one of my 'lucky shots' in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in late February.
I don't know the English name of this Falco tinnunculus, but its Finnish name
is tuulihaukka which means wind hawk. That name describes its behaviour very well.

Liked by pauljay davidrobinson Nigelk

Uploaded24/03/2016 - 08:42

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-5 II

Shutter Speed1/800

Aperturef/10

LensN/A

ISO200

Focal Length200mm

Unique Views / Likes23/3

Tagshawk, wind, Gran Canaria, Maspalomas

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Date Taken	25/02/2016 - 17:02
Make	PENTAX
Model	PENTAX K-5 II
Program Mode	Program
Metering Mode	Multi-segment
Shutter Speed	1/800
Aperture	f/10
ISO	200
Focal Length	200mm
Lens	N/A

Plus Member Jumbo48 Jumbo48

399 posts
15 years
Surrey UK

Posted 24/03/2016 - 10:53 Link

Lovely shot, I think this is a Kestrel.

Regards John/Jumbo

Plus Member davidrobinson davidrobinson

266 posts
14 years

Posted 24/03/2016 - 22:56 Link

Excellent shot lovely natural colours. I agree it looks very similar if not the same as our UK Kestrel. When watching for prey does it hover with its head virtually stationary.
Regards David