The Kestrel and the Robin

By crawlerbasher

Tue, 02 Jan 2018
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Tingles ran down my spine and my ears pricked up as I heard a whooshing sound behind my back, follow by the rustling of lives and snapping of twigs.
I quickly turned my head around, jolted my back in surprise to see what was going on.

I’ve just witnessed a kestrel dive into the bushes with such commotion and grabbed its pray with its razor sharp talons.
It was a Robin from what I could tell, the poor little bird let out such a screech for its life as the kestrel flew off with its meal.

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Welcome to ABCtales crawlerbasher. A well described observation. I've also heard that whooshing sound - terrifying, isn't it!

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Hello, welcome from me too.  I've read all of the pieces you've put up so far and been struck by your observation and descriptions.  I would love to see some of these ideas developed!  Looking forward to reading more of your work.  

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I can so relate to your observation. Had a similar experience in our back garden when a kestrel flew out of our bushes and took a pigeon. Very distressing for the poor victim.

You captured the scene well.

Jenny.