Kestrel
Kestrels are a familiar sight with their pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge or perched on a high tree branch or on a telephone post or wire looking out for prey. They have been declining recently as a result of habitat loss due to continuing intensive management of farmland. As a result, Kestrels are included on the Amber List.
Kestrels can be seen all year round in a wide variety of habitats from moorland and heathland to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are dense forests, treeless wetlands and mountains.
Kestrels nest almost everywhere there is a suitable nest site with areas of open, rough ground to feed over. In towns and cities they will feed over parks and gardens. They nest either in holes or on ledges which may be in natural places such as on cliffs or in trees or man-made sites such as church spires, other tall buildings, pylons, cranes, etc.
Date: 15th December 2009
Location: Riverside Country Park, Rainham, Greater London
Kestrels can be seen all year round in a wide variety of habitats from moorland and heathland to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are dense forests, treeless wetlands and mountains.
Kestrels nest almost everywhere there is a suitable nest site with areas of open, rough ground to feed over. In towns and cities they will feed over parks and gardens. They nest either in holes or on ledges which may be in natural places such as on cliffs or in trees or man-made sites such as church spires, other tall buildings, pylons, cranes, etc.
Date: 15th December 2009
Location: Riverside Country Park, Rainham, Greater London
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