Bird of prey

[Hacker]

Taken in Devon earlier this year, I have no idea what it is. :shrug:

 

[neogfx]

I believe it is a Kestrel. Nice image.
I notice it is a captive bird, where was it taken?

 

[gareth01422]

Hi

I looked on you site and the wedding pictures are amazing, I like the different ideas you have shown.

 

[BRASH]

Yup, Kestrel. Nice shot

 

[Hacker]

I believe it is a Kestrel. Nice image.
I notice it is a captive bird, where was it taken?

I thought it might have been a Kestrel but my twitching skills are very poor. It was at a stately home which had some otters and birds of prey but for the life of me I can't remember what it was called! I'll find out later.

Hi

I looked on you site and the wedding pictures are amazing, I like the different ideas you have shown.

Thanks Gareth, I appreciate the feedback!

 

[Cobra]

90% sure thats a lanner by the head colouration Kestrels are much darker, the size would be a dead give away but I have nothing to compare it to. The shape of the head /beak looks "wrong" for a Kessie from that angle at least
A kessie is about 13" long
a Lanner is about 18" long
There is a possibillity if it is a display bird that it might even be a peregrine x lanner hybrid