Kestrel
Kestrel
This beautiful fine art print captures the elegance and determination of a female Kestrel hunting over local heathland. In this fleeting moment, she hones in on her target, mantling her catch to protect it from potential rivals. Successful in her strike, she pauses briefly before taking flight once more to resume the hunt.
Printed on premium archival paper, the detail in her plumage and the intensity of her gaze bring the scene vividly to life. Perfect for bird lovers, raptor enthusiasts, and collectors of fine wildlife art, this print is a celebration of one of Britain’s most graceful and adaptable birds of prey in its natural element.
The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is one of the UK’s most familiar and best-loved birds of prey, often seen hovering effortlessly above fields, roadsides, and heathlands as it searches for prey. With its russet-brown back, dark streaks, and long tail, the kestrel is easily recognised, especially by its signature hunting style of holding perfectly still in mid-air against the wind.
These adaptable raptors feed mainly on voles, mice, and small birds, but will also take insects and earthworms when necessary. Once widespread across the countryside, their numbers declined during the late 20th century due to habitat loss and agricultural changes, though they remain a common sight in many areas.
Known as a symbol of patience and precision, the kestrel is a true icon of the British landscape, bringing wild beauty to both rural and urban skies.