Daily Archives: August 2, 2012

The Ron Shields Report

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Here some recent images from DeKorte Park. They include one of several kestrels, a pair of inquisitive ravens and some gadwall ducklings (above).

Now, take a close look at the red-tailed hawk (below).Notice anything familiar?  It's the falconer's hawk from the fall with jesses (visible) and bells (not visible). You can still hear the jingling as the raptor takes flight.

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Pix of kestrel and ravens follow.

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