Wild Kestrels & Falcon - Perhaps the start of a quest for BoP

[StephyB]

Yesterday I was lucky enough to see these guys while on a trip to the Mareeba Wetlands. The ID's are from the Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds, and are the best guess I have for them.

Nankeen Kestrels


Juvenile Brown Falcon




Tried to get some in flight and this was the best I managed of the juv. Brown Falcon





I need a LOT of improvement with birds in flight!

 

[StephyB]

Felt lucky enough to watch an Osprey fetching meals today:





The quality is pretty terrible for both I'm afraid.