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Location

Verbier, Valais
Switzerland

Metadata

Make Canon EOS 7D
Lens Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM   at 640 mm
Exposure 1/800 s, f/8, ISO 320 
Image size 800 x 533 pixels

IOC Names

Deutsch  *Turmfalke Dutch  Torenvalk
Italian  Gheppio comune Spanish  Cernícalo Vulgar

Comments

This Common Kestrel is seen hovering in the Swiss Alps, spreading out its tail, which acts as a brake before landing. It can see the urine trails of rodents thanks to its sensitivity to ultraviolet rays.




 
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    21/07/2011

Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Faucon crécerelle
Jean-Michel PAULUS