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sweetie pie...........
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......and isn't this the cutest young kestrel you ever saw! ...photograph taken at the Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre in Knutsford, Cheshire.

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::tigger3
01/23/08 11:15 PM GMT
Patti Oh how cute and I had to fave this one. Love the look you have captured here. Love the title!
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.0930_23
01/23/08 11:17 PM GMT
Seeing as how it's the first one I ever saw, it's definitely the cutest. He looks like a ..................... well.....................sweetie pie. Nice pose you caught him in and he looks as interested in you as you him. Good clarity. I like the way it looks Patti.

:)Tick

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::DigiCamMan
01/23/08 11:27 PM GMT
Great looking bird. What would you call a Vulture?
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.johindes
01/24/08 12:31 AM GMT
Oh Patti he is just so sweet! How old is he? What a wonderful capture. Faved.
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::Hottrockin
01/24/08 12:48 AM GMT
He / She is the most precious Patti-doll!! I luv these raptors...such grand markings 'n' colorings!! I like your fuzzy 'n' warm framing as it distracts from the sheet-metal backdrop which really isn't too bad to begin with.

Such a beauty!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
.Genver
01/24/08 1:07 AM GMT
Very nice bird,this is a very good bird photo.
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.JEdMc91
01/24/08 1:50 AM GMT
Very nice and "cute" photo!
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::phasmid
01/24/08 2:15 AM GMT
Great shot, Patti, and you're right...he's a cutie all right :)

PJ
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::Jimbobedsel
01/24/08 3:18 AM GMT
That IS a cute bird, and I don't know that I have ever seen one of these before. Very nice, Patti.

Jim
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.21citrouilles
01/24/08 3:50 AM GMT
Isn't he the sweetest! I love his big button eyes and colourings. The excellent clarity enables me to appreciate the details of his markings and feathers. Utterly adorable. + faves
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::razorjack51
01/24/08 3:56 AM GMT
Awww! What a cute little guy he is! I love his colors and markings! =)
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.Corconia
01/24/08 7:03 AM GMT
obviously has not been in front of the camera as much as the adult kestral. This guys has to work on his deportment. I think he is giving you the eye..lol
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::Dunstickin
01/24/08 8:45 AM GMT
'NO'!...I seen a cuter one last month!!..he he!..just jesting honey!..

Good close-up camera work!...I can see you in the birds eye reflections....Looks like a box brownie in your hand!...lol..

An excellent post Patti!
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.corngrowth
01/24/08 9:17 AM GMT
......and isn't this the cutest young kestrel you ever saw! ... Yes Patti it is. Just wonderful!
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.Jhihmoac
01/24/08 11:06 AM GMT
He IS cute...Nice shot...
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::LynEve
01/24/08 12:35 AM GMT
Yes, I believe it is !! :)
great shot with fine detail and I love its espression.
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::scorpie
01/24/08 1:37 PM GMT
I hope I get to give it a 10 in vb. Clarity etc. is perfect.
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.Jims
01/24/08 2:46 PM GMT
I saw this in the voting booth earlier today gave it a 10/10 Very good capture the bird is nice and clear.
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.Inkeri
01/24/08 6:21 PM GMT
So Cute he is...Wonderful capture,Patti..
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::nigelmoore
01/24/08 7:15 PM GMT
Now he would eat Tweetie Pie for breakfast Patti. He does look cute but the clue is in the eyes.... he looks like he has some tasty rodent in his sights and is about to pounce.
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::casechaser
01/25/08 1:33 AM GMT
Just outstanding detail. The bird is posing and sending us the message, "All right, Mr DeMille, I'm ready for my close up."
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::ironjoe
01/25/08 4:05 AM GMT
Don't ya just love his face. God really knew what he was doing with this little guy. Well Posted, Patti.
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::doubleheader
01/25/08 4:13 AM GMT
what a cutie...watch your fingers though..lol.. great job patti
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::lilu103
01/25/08 6:06 AM GMT
Awwww- good-nness' just look at that face! Makes me giggle! Incredible clarity and I like the DOF you chose for the background, subtle. He's just precious :)
'Lisa
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::snapdragonk
01/25/08 8:35 AM GMT
Awww, definitely the cutest. Can I keep him? He can fly to this side of the world and save on the postage:) Nice one Patti.
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.NL
01/26/08 12:09 AM GMT
So young ! and already that preying look in his eye ! well captured !
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::PatAndre
01/26/08 4:32 AM GMT
The bird is divine. And you call him Sweetie Pie? He looks like he would like to pluck my eyes out. A blurred background would have been ideal for this bird.
Pat
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.gerryp
01/26/08 11:49 AM GMT
Yes he is cute Patti...very good shot...perfect color and detail...and like the framing...gerry
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.boremachine
01/26/08 1:11 PM GMT
oh yes, he's a cutie ;o)
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::paul1972
01/27/08 9:27 AM GMT
Great capture this one Patti, and it's your first post I've seen of a bird like this. Good work!

Paul

Edit: I can really understand what you said about the centre rule now!
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.Fergus
01/27/08 10:32 PM GMT
Excellent capture, cute birdie
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.gonedigital
01/29/08 4:48 PM GMT
All Kestrels are beautiful Patti how dare you suggest otherwise !! ;o)
The plumage is very light for a British one, perhaps it's a juvenile, or a foreign import.
Thanx 4 sharing. :o)
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::Constance52347
11/25/14 6:59 AM GMT
Love the image...sharp and detailed. And he's a cutie!!
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