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Kestrel, male |
![](KestrolsCos_022aw_small.jpg)
Kestrel, male |
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Kestrel, female |
![](Kestrel%20Cos_006aw_small.JPG)
Kestrel, female |
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This male kestrel was sitting in a tree watching
the area when another kestrel came by to challenge him. |
![](Kestrels_006aw_small.JPG)
The following photos show how they make use of
threatening postures instead of causing any bloodshed. |
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The kestrel to the left is showing submission. |
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It was most likely that the arriving kestrel was
the winner |
![](KestrelSR_011acw_small.JPG)
A kestrel hovering, looking for prey. |
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Female |
peregrine |
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Peregrine, adult |
Peregrine falcon, juvenile |
Short- eared owl |
![](ShortearedOwlCos_004aw_small.JPG)
In Cosumnes River Preserve |
![](ShortearedOwlCos_029w_small.JPG)
Short-eared owl |
![](ShortearedOwlCos_033w_small.JPG)
Short-eared owl |
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Great Horned Owlets
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The family out on a limb |
Great horned owl |
![](Owl4_082w_small.jpg)
Great horned owl
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![](Owl_056xy1w_small.jpg)
Great horned owl |
![](Owlet_007xyvw_small.jpg)
Great horned owl |
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