Kestrel with its head in a spin by Michael Parnwell

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Pictured: A little drier, the kestrel after the shake.<br /> <br /> A kestrel appears to 'spin dry' itself by shaking its head vigorously after getting soaked in a downpour. The bird of prey perches on a thin wire fence and periodically attempts to dry out its sodden feathers.<br /> <br /> The rare bird was photographed by retired university lecturer Michael Parnwell at a spot overlooking Cragg Vale, in West Yorkshire. Prof Parnwell, 67, who lives in nearby Saltaire, said: "I had noticed that every few minutes the kestrel would have a shake to dislodge the accumulating rain water, so I waited to try to capture this with a modicum of motion blur. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS.<br /> <br /> Please byline: Michael Parnwell/Solent News<br /> <br /> © Michael Parnwell/Solent News & Photo Agency<br /> UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
Pictured: A little drier, the kestrel after the shake.

A kestrel appears to 'spin dry' itself by shaking its head vigorously after getting soaked in a downpour. The bird of prey perches on a thin wire fence and periodically attempts to dry out its sodden feathers.

The rare bird was photographed by retired university lecturer Michael Parnwell at a spot overlooking Cragg Vale, in West Yorkshire. Prof Parnwell, 67, who lives in nearby Saltaire, said: "I had...
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