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Kestrels setting up house in the nest box. :)

Submitted 6 years 1 month ago by NM-Kestrel-Laura.

The past couple of days have seen a marked increase in kestrel activity in and around the nest box.

Seeing Kestrel activity near two boxes

Submitted 6 years 1 month ago by Prescott Audubon Society.

We've had some reports of Kestrel activity on and around a previously unused nest box that we set over a year ago. There seem to be a pair perching and hunting on and around this box.

Kentucky AField Kestrel Article

Submitted 6 years 1 month ago by zoe.ambrose.

Here is an article that the magazine, Kentucky AField did on the American Kestrels and inside is an interview with Sarah Schulwitz, the director of the AKP.

He's BACK!

Submitted 6 years 2 months ago by NM-Kestrel-Laura.

Yay! First sighting of the male back to the box. I'm assuming that this is the same guy as last year. Is there any way to tell (did not get to band the adults last year)? Match spot patterns on the back with photos from last year? 

Observations

Submitted 6 years 2 months ago by Kenjen.

So do the 2018 observations go on the same form with the 2017 observations or is there a way to start a new form?

 

Data apps offline

Submitted 6 years 3 months ago by Administrator - The Peregrine Fund.

The data entry apps are currently unavailable due to server maintenance. They will be restored as soon as possible.

New York American Kestrels - a blast from the past

Submitted 6 years 4 months ago by Jill from MN.

Hi there!   I have discovered a fascinating site about New York City American Kestrels

Mounting nest boxes

Submitted 6 years 5 months ago by EllaPennington.

Hello all,

Well, beloved spouse Randy and I have mounted 2 nest boxes which Randy made in his work shop using the Art Gingert design. The boxes are beautiful, bulky and weigh between 12 and 15 pounds.

Nest Box Design and Location

Submitted 6 years 7 months ago by copenhvr.

Does the Peregrine Fund have a recommended Kestrel nest box design?  I'm sure I can find resources on line, but though I'd check first to see if you have recommendations.  Also, how large a field is required to attract and sustain a pair of Kestrels? 

Perches for our kestrels

Submitted 6 years 7 months ago by Santa FeLady.

Hi, I am new to this group. I joined because I wanted to share something we have done to make our kestrels happier and stick around more. I hope this hasn’t already been posted before.

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