While out at the local reservoir, not looking for anything in particular, I came across a male kestrel drinking from a puddle.
I quietly sat down on the ground and started to take some photos.
He cautiously drank, all the while watching around him.
After a few moments he hopped in to the water and started to wash. First putting his head under the water then letting the water rolled over his back. After a quick shake and groom under his wings, he repeated it again.
The sound of barking dogs made the Kestrel fly up in to a nearby tree to finish off his grooming.
Appleton Wildlife Diary by Alex White 
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Great film. Love kestrels so much.
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What a beautiful male Kestrel! Must have been wonderful to have such a close up view. Fantastic video too. I haven’t seen a Kestrel drink from a puddle before. š
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He looked beautiful with the sun shining on him
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What wonderful photos, I only ever see them flying and have never seen that detail on the feathers.
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They are amazing up close
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Brilliant stuff Alex – Grampy Dave.
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Terrific field craft, to get that close and not startle the kestrel away. I am so impressed.
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Thanks
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Thanks. I did get a bit of a wet backside sitting on the floor š
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