Amazing Footage of a Kestrel With Remarkable Head Stabilization Hovering In Place Against Strong Winds

Lori Dorn
June 6, 2019

Just look at that head stabilisation! Male kestrel hunting at South Stack, Anglesey yesterday. pic.twitter.com/z1KKrvPR8S

— Anthony Roberts (@ZedAnthony) June 6, 2019

Digital interpretation designer Anthony Roberts captured amazing footage of a very focused male kestrel hovering over a cliff at the South Stack Light House off of Anglesey, Wales. The bird managed to maintain remarkable head stabilization even though a strong wind was blowing his body around quite a bit.

It was a tad breezy on Anglesey on Sunday.

It looks like he’s just falling forwards at the same speed, don’t think he used any thrust. It was pretty breezy too, I guess about 20 to 25 mph. Gusting stronger. Very impressive.

— Anthony Roberts (@ZedAnthony) June 6, 2019

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Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.