I was watching a female Kestrel (on Stevens Rd. in Thetford) fly to a rooftop where it
seemed to be watching a Robin. Suddenly it descended on the Robin, and I
expected trouble for both birds, since a Robin is mighty big prey for a
Kestrel. They are about the same size. So I was surprised to see the
Kestrel on the ground alone. Then it flew up to a telephone wire…with
the Robin’s worm! After a (presumably) tasty meal, she flew off. I
later saw the robin in the same space, apparently searching for a new
meal . :)
Photos here:
http://galleries.creaturekinships.com/?p=1027Other Norwich highlight sightings for the day- a Northern Harrier and some Tree Swallows at Campbell Flats, and at Old Bridge rd. 7 Green-winged Teal, 2 Black Ducks, 12 Canada Geese, 11 Mallards and a singing Carolina Wren.
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