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The American kestrel is the smallest of its North American relatives. It shows the differences in size typical among birds of prey, with the females being slightly larger than the males. This beautiful male was photographed while hunting for voles one sunny winter morning in February.

I have a 100 gallon tub of water near my house so wildlife can drink. Just as it was getting dark a short while ago something caught my eye and this small White-tailed buck came to drink. Somehow this fella got a plastic jug caught up in his velvet antlers...I hope he can get it off. I had to chuckle at this sight, however, something I had certainly never seen before. Anyway, he drank some water then trotted away. Hope he will be OK!

Dedicated this special duck for my 500th Obs. Calling it a Domestic due to the extra rusty colouring on the flanks. Kudos for the adaptations forced upon this individual due to his challenges: great balance, and enhanced mobility in the water using the stump like an steering oar rather than a deep paddle. Hoping to see him again soon to check his progress.