This is a life-size sculpture of an adult male American Kestrel. They are beautiful, tiny little falcons that are fairly common in our part of Illinois. We actually have a mated pair living very close to our farm. When they hunt they use the wind to keep them almost completely stationary in a spot above an open field, then as soon as they spot a mouse or other small rodent they dive in for the kill. I got to watch this the other day right in one of our fields.
This little guy is now up for sale in my
Etsy shop
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| Yes, their feathers are actually these colors |
Amazing! xxx
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