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A male kestrel has been
A male kestrel has been sleeping in the box each night.
I have been watching our
I have been watching our little male at dusk and notice the traffic on the other screen. Do you think the detours to and from the World Center for Birds of Prey will affect the lives of our Kestrels this year?
The traffic hasn't seemed to
The traffic hasn't seemed to bother the kestrels too much, but there are some nest boxes near the detour road, so hopefully the finding from those boxes will give us some answers as to your question! There have been papers published that notes that kestrels are usually highly tolerant towards disturbances. You can check out the article for more information by going to Research > Additional Kestrel Research. It is titled, "Effects of Researcher-Induced Disturbance on American Kestrels Breeding in Nest Boxes in Northwestern New Jersey."
The AC unit going on and off
The AC unit going on and off on the roof doesn't seem to bother them and that's a lot closer than the road!
Thank you for making this
Thank you for making this group!
Looks like snow and the male
Looks like snow and the male is asleep. Eastern Time 7:05 AM
Poor little guy all alone
Poor little guy all alone again. 7:14 EST
All alone again. Just the
All alone again. Just the male.
6:32 AM EST
Still all alone. :( 7:06
Still all alone. :( 7:06 Am EST
So sad. Empty nest syndrome.
So sad. Empty nest syndrome.
Such a handsome little male
Such a handsome little male standing on the ledge above the cavity just before sunset. He preened for a few minutes and his head bobbed and then he flew off — probably didn’t want to turn in yet.
Wish there were more signs of a hen hanging around. I notice the temperature is still just above freezing.... like that feature.
Rather a patient bird, our hero.
Poor thing. I hope he finds a
Poor thing. I hope he finds a girlfriend soon.
The male entered the box
The male entered the box about 10 minutes ago. Still before dusk. He’s looking up at the Cam, preening, trying to settle down, and meanwhile, some sparrows are twittering outside. Can’t a Raptor get some rest? Back to the cam to see if he can. Later, folks.
The numbers that are seen at
The numbers that are seen at the bottom left side of the screen are not the temperature and wind statistics. It's actually getting quite warm here during the day here in Boise! Those numbers show what the angle of the outside camera is. If we were to rotate the camera around, those numbers would change. We apologize for any confusion!
Zoe
Thank you, Zoe! Appreciate
Thank you, Zoe! Appreciate the correction. It's finally getting warmer here too.
On April 26/2018 between 11
On April 26/2018 between 11:30am and 12:00 noon first egg was laid. LIVE STREAM will start On May 1/2018
link to LIVE STREAM http://www.nu-sun.com/
Thank you have a great day, Nu-Sun Cinema
Thanks so much, Nu-Sun! I
Thanks so much, Nu-Sun! I love my kessie fixes.... :)
You know, I wonder if the
You know, I wonder if the female has a lot more to do with the selection of kestrel real estate than the male. There must be hens in the vicinity, right? Do they settle down into a box only when they are due to start laying?
I trust that it's not like peregrines who kill for a good nest site and are more attracted to the place than the mate.
No male sleeping in the box
No male sleeping in the box for two days.
No male sleeping in the box
Any hypotheses? .
so sad there isn't any action
so sad there isn't any action in the box this year. Maybe the male has given up on this box and found another site?
No male again. :(
No male again. :(
On April 28/2018 Female
On April 28/2018 Female Kestrel has laid her 2nd egg. All is well. Our HD LIVE STREAM will start on May 1/2018.
Link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ All have a very nice day, Nu-Sun Cinema
On April 30/2018 Female
On April 30/2018 Female Kestrel has laid her 3rd egg. All is well. Our HD LIVE STREAM will start on May 1/2018.
Link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ All have a very nice day, Nu-Sun Cinema
Hi all, Need a Kestrel fix.
Hi all, Need a Kestrel fix. Our HD LIVE STREAM is now available.
Link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the links.
Thank you & Enjoy, Nu-Sun Cinema
Hi, Nu-Sun! It is nice to
Hi, Nu-Sun! It is nice to know you are up there in Canada. I have taken a couple of peeks at the nest box; the hen stirred a little and got up for a moment about 10:00 last night.
Here is the link to Hawk
Here is the link to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's Kestrel Cam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wImYWRfYd7o
Also, a kestrel has been reported in downtown Minneapolis this week. Could be one of Kirby the Kestrel's descendants.
Not giving up hope on there being something to see here on the AKP Kestrel Cam outside if not inside.
Hi again all, 4th egg was
Hi again all, 4th egg was laid on May 2/2018 around 11:30am
Our live stream is now available link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the page links.
Thank you, Nu-Sun Cinema
Hi all, 5th egg was laid on
Hi all, 5th egg was laid on May 4/2018 around 12:30pm
Our live stream is now available link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the page links.
Share our HD STREAM. Thank you, Nu-Sun Cinema
Pretty little hen on duty.
Pretty little hen on duty. AKP webcam sometimes shows birds flying by outside.
Did they stop the webcam? So
Did they stop the webcam? So sorry there arn't any birds.
Hi Terri! We turned the
Hi All! Back in April, we turned the camera on in anticipation of a nesting pair. As of yesterday (May 8), we still had no takers so we have turned the camera off to save on our IT staff time and resources. If we have late nesting birds, we'll be sure to go live again and send an update! Thanks for watching, everyone!
Hi Sarah, That is unfortunate
Hi Sarah, That is unfortunate, but we can not control nature. For those who are truly interested our live stream is available link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the page links.
Share our HD STREAM. Thank you, Nu-Sun Cinema
Hi all, Our live stream is
Hi all, Our live stream is now available link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the page links.
Share our HD STREAM. Thank you, Nu-Sun Cinema
Can't thank you enough for
Can't thank you enough for your window on our Canadian Kestrels! I'm watching, and the last I saw just now was a diligent Dad. All the best to you - JR
So sad no birds in the box
So sad no birds in the box this year. Is that attributed to anything in particular? Weather, construction, any local changes?
Hi TERRI,
Hi TERRI,
Lots going on in our nest box !! Feel free to watch our HD LIVE STREAM link to http://www.nu-sun.com/ and follow the page links.
Thank you, Nu-Sun Cinema Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Thanks. I have been watching!
Thanks. I have been watching!
Hi All!
Hi All!
Needing a kestrel fix?? Here are a few other cameras you can tune into:
Happy kestreling!
Hi, Sarah - thank you so much
Hi, Sarah - thank you so much! I miss the familiar nest box so much but it is such a delight to see the little hatchlings and to look forward to seeing more. All sorts of Kestrel Kids!!!!! :) And all the best to the AKP. I will check back often for the latest news from you. JR
Hi, Nu-Sun Cinema -
Hi, Nu-Sun Cinema -
7:50 AM Minnesota/Manitoba time. The beautiful little male diligently sits on the family's clutch. It will be great to see the eggs hatch.
No bees bothering the Salt
Bees still bothering the Salt Lake Kestrel Kids today.
Salt Lake Kestrel Kids all in
Salt Lake Kestrel Kids all in their 'elegant' stage. Can't tell how many males and how many females yet though.
Canadian nest box has the adult male on duty; eggs could hatch very soon.
At least one possible male
duplicate
At least one possible male
stuck button
At least one possible male
oops Sorry AKP
Hi, to all our American
Hi, to all our American friends, have a GREAT MEMORIAL DAY!
We are getting close to the hatch. Then the action will start. Link to our live stream at http://www.nu-sun.com/html/2018_report.html and thanks for watching.
Nu-Sun Cinema Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Hi all, 2 of 5 eggs hatched
Hi all, 2 of 5 eggs hatched early this morning May 31/2018. First feeding was at 7:11 am. 3rd egg hatched 10:00am.
Link to http://www.nu-sun.com/html/2018_report.html to watch.
Have a nice day, Nu-Sun Cinema Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I saw the new Canadian
I saw the new Canadian Kestrel Kids being fed and the THIRD ONE hatching just now! I love it! Thank you!
Hi to all, As of June 2/2018
Hi to all, As of June 2/2018 5:29am all 5 eggs have hatched.
To watch our HD LIVE STREAM link to http://www.nu-sun.com/html/2018_report.html
Have a fantastic day, Nu-Sun Cinema Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.