American Kestrel.

[Karl Egressy]

I found this Kestrel a few days ago in Burlington area along Burlington Bay.
It was not close but I take it any time when it perches in a tree and not on the wire.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv 1/250
Av 8.0
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Flash Off

[Brian Barcelos]

Love the colors on this pretty lady and HA is great. Angle is a bit steep but I too would have taken the shot.;) I'd clone out the twig sticking out from behind her though.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the eye contact with the look back pose. I would also remove the branch suggested. Nice shot.

[Raymond Barlow]

nice job on a tough exposure Karl.

[Aidan Briggs]

I agree with the others on the branch, and would also increase the contrast a tad.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Congratulations Kari. You usually see these birds on a wire and not easy to capture. Love the pose and composition. The eye contact is lovely. Thanks for sharing this little beauty with us.