American Kestrel Nest Box Project

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American kestrel nest box project.

The american kestrel partnership is a project of. Cornell lab of ornithology. Ebird birdcams birdsleuth great backyard bird count. They do not excavate their own nest cavities but use natural cavities or old holes created by woodpeckers mainly flickers.

American kestrel nest boxes instructions for assembly and installation about the american kestrel. Life history the american kestrel falco sparverius is distributed throughout north america in open habitats grasslands open marshes agricultural lands parks and urban areas. In places where there are few large dead snags to provide nest sites they may rely on nesting boxes put up for. I used inexpensive pine from the local home center.

Now with more than five years of data we have narrowed our inquiry to go beyond simple head counts and delve into. The peregrine fund 5668 west flying hawk lane boise idaho 83709 united states of america. The american kestrel nest box is an easy woodworking project to make. American kestrel nest box plan and information.

Celebrate urban birds habitat network nestwatch project feederwatch. In open country it is commonly seen perched on roadside wires or hovering low over a field on rapidly beating wings waiting to pounce on a grasshopper. The american kestrel is north america s smallest falcon and unlike its larger cousins this beautiful little bird chooses to nest in cavities i e holes in trees or other objects such as utility poles and buildings. The american kestrel partnership s akp partners are citizen and professional scientists acting in their own capacity.

Although many local nest box programs exist the american kestrel partnership is the only coordinator of an international network of professional and citizen scientists managing a single database to look for far reaching trends that could explain population declines. They will also accept artificial nest boxes placed in suitable habitat which is open areas such as pastures and hay fields. This includes barn and roof crevices old woodpecker cavities and constructed nest boxes. The kestrel nest box project is our effort to help boost their chances of adding to the next generation.

American kestrels are cavity nesters. Cedar is another good choice though it s somewhat harder to find and is slightly more expensive. They are not. Our smallest falcon the kestrel is also the most familiar and widespread in north america.

Here are free american kestrel nest box plans information and tips when building and placing your box. American kestrel nest box plans. Because american kestrels don t create their own nests they will choose a variety of cavity types. Conte national wildlife refuge in hadley.

Installing american kestrel nest boxes. American kestrels will readily use boxes for breeding during spring and even roosting during winter. All about birds visit the lab.