Windy weather creates perfect conditions for filming kestrels. I took the opportunity on a very blustery day to film a kestrel coming in to land on my #GoProHERO7!
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KESTRELS ARE MASTERS OF FLIGHT
Kestrels are masters of flight, and this is best seen as they show off their skills in gusty conditions. Just watch how this kestrel holds its head still as it comes in to land. Kestrels are also known as the “Windhover“, referring to their ability to hover in mid-air while hunting prey.
SHOOTING WITH GOPRO
GoPro cameras are one of my go-to pieces of kit when filming wildlife remotely. Shooting the action at high speed means I can slow down the footage to really show off the birds skills!
UNEXPECTED ACTION
However, kestrels weren’t my only filming subject! A barn owl unexpectedly ap