Years ago American kestrels (Falco sparverius) would nest in one of our hay sheds each summer (near Lookout CA, Modoc County). Then for some reason they stopped. Although we always have kestrels around, there were no more breeding pairs. This … Continue reading
American kestrels (Falco sparverius) are year-round residents of Big Valley CA (Modoc County), where we live. For as long as I can remember, kestrels have raised a yearly brood on a ledge between the double outer walls of our hay … Continue reading
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In both 2011 (American Kestrels) and 2012 (Young Kestrels) a pair of American kestrels (Falco sparverius) that nest in one of our hay sheds (Modoc County CA) fledged four youngsters. Leonard and I always enjoy watching the aggressive juveniles as they … Continue reading
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I recently introduced one of the four American kestrels (Falco sparvarius) raised in our hay shed this season. The four kestrel fledglings are flying about the yard, providing plenty of entertainment as they squabble among themselves for prime perching sites and … Continue reading
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In March I noted that a pair of American kestrels (Falco sparvarius) appeared to once again be nesting between the outer walls in our hay shed. For many years kestrels, also called sparrow hawks, have raised a brood in our … Continue reading
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