American Kestrel Perching

Nikon D1h, 500mm f/4 AF-S, TC-14e, Matrix Metering, 1/1000sec, f/5.6, Manual Mode, ISO 200, Gitzo Monopod.

While the American Kestral was fairly common at Bosque, they were difficult to approach without spooking them into flight. Generally if approached on foot, they'd fly immediate. This individual allowed me to get within 30 feet before departing.