Danger Sometime Comes From Behind - Click image to view larger!

Thanks for viewing/comments! A Male Kestrel is being attacked

from behind by a Cassin's Kingbird.

Great shot!!  How did it end up?   Are these birds natural enemies?

Thanks Dominick! Believe it or not, I never did see the attacker (could have been a Says Phoebe but seems larger). I was shooting the Kestrel and saw the wings movement, hence, I keep squeezing kwowing there's a commotion. When it's done the Kestrel lower the wings and I check my shots to find 3 shots of the attacker coming up (barely shown) from lower section of the image, this one and then just the tail at the left edge of the 3rd frame.  I don't believe one can time this type of shot, it's pure luck!

I wish the back guy was clearer but not with the 1.4x TC on at close distance and even without the 1.4x TC I would have to close down at least 2,3 stop to get something more recognizable.

Great pose.  Attacker looks to be a kingbird.  They are notorious for attacking raptors, ravens, and crows.  Guess thats why they are called the kings.

Thanks Jim!

Thanks Monte!

Superb color, detail and composition.  It's said that it's better to be lucky than good, but when you're both you get a shot like this... Well done!... Mike

Thanks Michael! May be I should buy one of those Mega lottery ticket .. LOL!  :-)