The events in this story took place over a decade ago when I lived near Prospect Park. I have seen a few kestrels in New York since then, but this was the first time I spotted one in the city.
Every time I spot a raptor in the city whether it's a tiny kestrel like this one or one of the big red tailed hawks I am struck by both their beauty, and the sheer amount of terror they must impart on their prey.
The events in this story took place over a decade ago when I lived near Prospect Park. I have seen a few kestrels in New York since then, but this was the first time I spotted one in the city. Every time I spot a raptor in the city whether it's a tiny kestrel like this one or one of the big red tailed hawks I am struck by both their beauty, and the sheer amount of terror they must impart on their prey.