A Kestrels turn to star

Beginning early morning at the Sanctuary Beaver Pond.

Kesrtel and Pileated Woodpecker as neighbours

Kestrel wonders if it should try to make a meal of the bigger Pileated. Never know, but when the woodpecker flew away the Kestral was in hot pursuit till they were out of sight.

Back-lit by daylight moon

Different tree, other end of marsh. Maybe same bird?

1st Elk sighting of the season