Falcons are small raptors built for speed. We have two: Merlins and Kestrels. I watched each this last week.
A Merlin was harassed by three Crows. They were merely a nuisance for this highly manoeuvrable killing machine.
After driving off the Crows, the Merlin seemed to assess the photographer as an unworthy target.
Similarly, a Kestrel spent a moment apparently deciding if the photographer were worth eating.
However, if capturing a photographer was not one of the Kestrel’s skills, capturing a vole was.
Our sister-in-law referred us to your blog & are we ever pleased we joined your “mailout” list: your photos & background info are so enjoyable & worthwhile to nature lovers.
So very well done Alistair…we look forward to every post!
Don, Joanne, welcome.