Sonoma Mountain Ecology Notes

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Kestrel Harrying a Vulture

This American Kestrel was “giving the business” to a passing Turkey Vulture. Dive bombing and giving chase, the Kestrel made it clear the vulture was not welcome. Are vultures some sort of threat to Kestrels? Maybe mistaken for more aggressive birds of prey?

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