Fluffed Up Kestrel

I couldn't believe my luck with kestrels in Cornwall, I know they've declined in a big way but they're certainly doing well in the south west. This male let me crawl closer and closer on the cliff tops near Godrevy lighthouse while he sat there and had a good preen. He must have just caught something with the blood on the beak and talons, I got the impression he had youngsters and was exhausted and taking a breather.

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