This Kestrel caught and attempted to consume what appears to be a large rat. Impressive as the rodent is nearly the same size. After being harassed by a hawk the kestrel attempted to fly off with the rodent in it?s talons, it did not end well for either raptor.

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Tony Varela
South Puget Sound, WA
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