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Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp)
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Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp.) prey from talons to beak, Trujillo Bullring, Trujillo, Caceres Province, Extremadura, Spain, April
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© FLPA/Robin Chittenden
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High-Flying Gourmet - Lesser Kestrel's Centipede Delicacy Takes Flight!
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. In this snapshot, we witness the incredible aerial skills of a male Lesser Kestrel as he performs an impressive mid-air transfer. With precision and finesse, our feathery protagonist flawlessly passes his prized catch – a wriggling centipede – from talons to beak. Captured in Trujillo Bullring, Extremadura, Spain, this avian acrobat showcases nature's wondrous spectacle. The vibrant plumage of the Lesser Kestrel contrasts beautifully against the clear blue skies, while its focused gaze reveals determination and expertise. As this daring hunter navigates through the air currents with grace and agility, one can't help but marvel at the delicate balance between predator and prey. The centipede itself seems resigned to its fate but also unaware of its crucial role in sustaining this majestic bird's existence. This extraordinary moment reminds us that even in nature's most intricate dance of survival, there is room for awe-inspiring beauty and unexpected encounters. It serves as a gentle reminder that life is full of surprises waiting to unfold before our very eyes. So let us celebrate this remarkable photograph by FLPA/Robin Chittenden - a testament to both the wonders of flight and Mother Nature's boundless creativity. May it inspire us all to appreciate every fleeting moment that graces our lives with wonderment!
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