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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/David Hosking
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Talk about a high-flying feast! This Lesser Kestrel is showing off its impressive multitasking skills as it effortlessly transfers a Centipede from its talons to its beak mid-flight. Who needs takeout when you can catch your own meal in style? This incredible snapshot captures the agility and precision of these magnificent birds in action. The adult male Lesser Kestrel, with its striking plumage, soars through the skies above Trujillo Bullring in Extremadura, Spain, showcasing nature's aerial acrobatics at their finest. With eyes locked on its wriggling prize, this skilled hunter proves that no delicacy is too challenging to snatch from the ground below. And let's not forget about that brave Centipede - talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place! As we marvel at this remarkable moment frozen in time by photographer David Hosking, we're reminded of the wonders of wildlife and how they continue to surprise us with their resourcefulness. So next time you see a bird soaring overhead or encounter an unexpected critter on your path, remember: there might just be an epic tale unfolding right before your eyes. Nature truly knows how to put on a show!
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