Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus, Baston Fen, 22 June - 21 August 2003 at least
Pictures by Nicholas Watts and Phil Ackerman
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PBC Gallery Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus, Baston Fen, 22 June - 21 August 2003 at least Pictures by Nicholas Watts and Phil Ackerman |
This is a first summer male with extensive blue/grey on the underparts. The barred underwings and tail give away its age. Unfortunately this bird stayed on private land for most of the time but was occasionally seen from the surrounding roads.
Click here for some stunning pictures of this excellent bird by Phil & Amanda Ackerman.
Nicholas Watts
Phil & Amanda Ackerman
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