American Kestrel Patrick August 18, 2020 11:00 pm No Comments Birds Life expectancy: 5 – 11 yrsWeight: 80 – 165 gBody size: 22 – 31 cm Wingspan: 51 – 61 cmFlight speed: x km/hFood: Grasshoppers, dragonflies, lizards, mice, voles. I had a great time observing this small bird of prey as he was either playing with, or confronting a Merlin Hawk. Flapping wings contest… Here is the chase… The maneuvers were spectacular, being able to change direction at that speed is very impressive American Kestrel « Welcome to my blog ! Osprey »